Download dog poisonings - Douglasdale CPF Sector 1

DOG POISONINGS
Olivedale Vet
Types
1) Organophosphates/Carbamates
2) Rat poison
Organophosphates/Carbamates
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Malicious poisoning
Temik (“Two step”)/Aldicarb
Agricultural remedy -insecticides, jackal killer
Looks like black granules (“poppy seeds”)
Sold illegally – taxi ranks, train stations
Place in meat e.g. sausages, mince, bread
etc
• Symptoms – 5-15min QUICK!!!
What are the signs?
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Excessive salivation
Vomiting
Abdominal pain
Defaecation/Diarrhoea
Not wanting to eat
Runny nose/eyes
Difficulty breathing/blue gums
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Muscles twitching/trembling
Restlessness
Weakness
Paralysis (36-72hrs later)
EVENTUALLY… convulsions and coma
DEATH!
What must I do?
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EMERGENCY!!!
Call security company - burglary?
Protect other animals/take inside house
Try get to eat large meal - bread, dog food
Head straight to the vet
> Fourways Vet – 011 705 3411
> Bryanston Vet – 011 706 6023/4/5
• If any delay…
- Try get to vomit –washing powder, dish washing liquid
- Activated charcoal
Rat Poison
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Generally NOT malicious
“Rattex”, Warfarin, anti-coagulant
Symptoms – 2 days - 1 week
Only if directly eaten.
NOT if eats mouse/rat!!!
Very tasty
Signs to watch out for
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Bruising – anywhere e.g. skin, gums
Pale gums
Lethargic
Not eating
Difficulty breathing/coughing
Vomiting/diarrhoea with blood in
Treatment
• If see eating then need to make vomit/go to
vet – EMERGENCY!
• Will need treatment
• Vitamin K/Blood transfusion
• Long term
• EXPENSIVE!!!
• Be vigilant the following nights after
incident has occurred…SECURITY!
Finally…
• Report to police
• Keep a sample
• Get vet to write report if needed