For poisonous plants, please click on the following link:
http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pagename=pro_apcc_toxicplantsPlease note that the information contained in our plant lists is not meant to
be all-inclusive, but rather a compilation of the most frequently encountered plants. For more information, contact us
at napcc@aspca.org. Our email is not monitored 24/7, and should never be used to contact us with cases
of suspected animal poisoning or other time-sensitive issues. If you think that your
animal is ill or may have ingested a poisonous substance, contact your local veterinarian or
our 24-hour emergency poison hotline directly at 1-888-426-4435.
Toxins!!!!
Bones from fish and cooked bones can obstruct the digestive system. Not good!
Chocolate, coffee, tea, and caffeinated drinks are bad. They contain caffeine
which could be toxic and impact the heart and nervous systems.
Citrus oil extracts result in vomiting. Stay away!
Grapes and raisins contain unknown toxins which can do damage to
the kidneys. Definitely considered toxic food for dogs.
Large amounts of cooked liver cause Vitamin A toxicity, which impacts muscles and bones.
Yet another item which is toxic to dogs.
Macadamia
nuts, like grapes and raisins, contain unknown toxins.
Spoiled food and garbage – just don’t go there. Definitely considered toxic for
dogs.
Mushrooms can result
in shock and cause death.
Alcohol
can result in coma and death.
Bread
dough can result in a bloated belly and then disorientation and vomiting. Since it yeast that hasn’t risen yet,
you do not want it to expand in Fido’s belly, much less get stuck in the intestines! This, like the other items
on the list, could be toxic to dogs.
Onions
and garlic, whether it’s raw, cooked, or powder in large amounts have the ability to damage red blood cells and
cause anemia.
As
for chemicals, dogs need to be kept away from all antifreeze spills since this could be hazardous and toxic to dogs.
While the sweet smell and taste may be attractive to his sensitive nose, if your dog consumes any amount of antifreeze, rush
him immediately to the veterinarian. (Check your garage and driveway for spills and clean these up before your pet has
a chance to smell and potentially ingest this!)
Xylitol is a sugar-alcohol sweetener contained in chewing gum and candy. Seizures, lethargy
and weakness are the result if dogs consume significant amounts of this chemical.
Ibuprofen, like antifreeze, may smell sweet. Dogs
will eat it if they’re found lying on the floor and don’t be surprised if your dog tries to chew threw a bottle
to eat the entire contents. This is definitely toxic to dogs. It causes ulceration and perforates the lining of
the stomach, and decreases the blood flow to the kidneys. Yet again, toxic to dogs.
I'd like to show you how to perform CPR on a dog.
As much as we try to protect our pets, accidents
do happen. So, it is important to be as prepared as reasonably possible. One way to be prepared is to know how to give cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
CPR is an emergency technique used to help someone whose heart and/or breathing has stopped. Although
somewhat modified, the same techniques used for people - rescue breathing and chest compressions - can be used to help treat
an animal in distress.
The first lesson to know about CPR is that it doesn't restart a stopped heart. The purpose
of CPR, in both humans and animals, is to keep them alive until the heart begins beating on its own or until a cardiac defibrillator
can be used. In people, about 15 percent of those getting CPR actually survive. In animals, CPR is frequently unsuccessful,
even if performed by a trained veterinarian. Even so, attempting CPR will give your pet a fighting chance.
Here
are instructions and photos to show you how.
I hope that you will never have to do CPR, but I wanted to make sure
that you knew how, just in case.
Until next time,
Dr. Jon
P.S. Here is another good
article that has some tips that could save your dog's life - go to: First Aid - 10 Things You Should Know!
THE IVERMECTIN STORY
There is a genetic syndrome in collies that can be deadly if not addressed.
Some of our collies do not have the proper transport system in the brain to move chemicals back and forth between the brain
tissue and the blood that supports the brain tissue. These collies are very susceptible to certain toxic drugs that enter
the brain and cannot get back out. The dogs that do not have a proper transport system can become intoxicated, seizure and
possibly die when exposed to certain drugs.
Among the drugs that can affect our collies are ivermectin and ivermectin sister drugs (the active ingredient in
certain heartworm preventatives and ear medications), Imodium (an anti-diarrheal medication), and a number of the drugs used
for chemotherapy. Exposure to these drugs in a large number of our collies can be fatal.
When dealing with the genetic makeup of our breed, APPROXIMATELY 35% OF
OUR COLLIES ARE AFFECTED and will become intoxicated when exposed to those drugs listed above.
APPROXIMATELY 45% OF ARE COLLIES ARE CARRIERS OF THE AFFECTED GENES. These
collies may or may not react to those drugs listed above. If they react it is usually not as severe a reaction as the affected
collies. However, when two carriers are bred they can produce affected, affected carriers and unaffected non carriers.
APPROXIMATELY 20% OF ARE COLLIES ARE NOT AFFECTED AND NOT CARRIERS.
There is now a genetic test available to determine if your collie is affected,
a carrier, or not affected. It is a simple cheek swab. Information on the test is in this newsletter.
By DR. CINDI BOSSART
HEALTH CHAIR COLLIE CLUB OF AMERICA
DIRECTOR COLLIE
HEALTH FOUNDATION
argentcol@aol.com
954-561-8777
