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DOG POISONINGS Olivedale Vet Types 1) Organophosphates/Carbamates 2) Rat poison Organophosphates/Carbamates • • • • • • 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? • • • • • • • Excessive salivation Vomiting Abdominal pain Defaecation/Diarrhoea Not wanting to eat Runny nose/eyes Difficulty breathing/blue gums • • • • • • Muscles twitching/trembling Restlessness Weakness Paralysis (36-72hrs later) EVENTUALLY… convulsions and coma DEATH! What must I do? • • • • • 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 • • • • • • 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 • • • • • • 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