[ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: Penny Poisoning
- From: "Tom Elkins" <firethorntemple@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: <Scharo777@xxxxxxx>, <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>, <BARBMARKH@xxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 9 Mar 2008 06:28:04 -0500
Thanks and kudos to Carol! Printed and saved. Great to give all puppy
buyers. Useful information indeed.
tom elkins
Firethorn Temple
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POISON INFORMATION for Companion Animals
_Poison Info Emergency Phone Numbers, Websites_
(http://westwoodanimalhospital.com/emergencies.htm)
(http://westwoodanimalhospital.com/MedPages/poisons1.htm#GUACAMOLE#GUACAMOLE
) _Antifreeze_
(http://westwoodanimalhospital.com/MedPages/poisons1.htm#ANTIFREEZE#ANTIFREE
ZE) _
Christmas Holiday Hazards_
(http://westwoodanimalhospital.com/MedPages/poisons1.htm#Christmas Holiday
Hazards#Christmas Holiday Hazards) _
Chocolate Toxicosis_
(http://westwoodanimalhospital.com/MedPages/poisons1.htm#CHOCOLATE
TOXICOSIS#CHOCOLATE TOXICOSIS) _
Easter Lily _
(http://westwoodanimalhospital.com/MedPages/poisons1.htm#Easter Lily#Easter
Lily)
_Guacamole Toxicosis_
(http://westwoodanimalhospital.com/MedPages/poisons1.htm#GUACAMOLE#GUACAMOLE
)
(http://westwoodanimalhospital.com/MedPages/poisons1.htm#COMMON-CENTS
CAUTIONS FOR PET OWNERS#COMMON-CENTS CAUTIONS FOR PET OWNERS) _Macadamia
nuts --
No-No For dogs_
(http://westwoodanimalhospital.com/MedPages/poisons1.htm#MACADAMIA NUTS A
NO-NO FOR DOGS#MACADAMIA NUTS A NO-NO FOR DOGS) _
Mothballs
_
(http://westwoodanimalhospital.com/MedPages/poisons1.htm#MOTHBALL#MOTHBALL)
_Penny Poisoning_
(http://westwoodanimalhospital.com/MedPages/poisons1.htm#COMMON-CENTS
CAUTIONS FOR PET OWNERS#COMMON-CENTS CAUTIONS FOR PET OWNERS)
(http://westwoodanimalhospital.com/MedPages/poisons1.htm#PoisonousPlantsLink
#PoisonousPlantsLink) Antifreeze When temperatures drop across the country,
the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) urges pet owners to step up
precautions against dangers your pets may face outdoors. Antifreeze, for
example, can be fatal to dogs and cats if ingested--even in very tiny
doses.
Unfortunately,
because of its sweet taste, animals are attracted to this commonly used
automotive chemical, so be sure to thoroughly clean up any spills from your
vehicle. You may also want to consider switching to a propylene
glycol-based
antifreeze, which is significantly less toxic than conventional ethylene
glycol
antifreeze. This will provide an added margin of safety for pets and
wildlife,
but remember--no antifreeze is absolutely safe.
If you suspect that your pet has ingested antifreeze--or any poisonous
substance--call your veterinarian or the APCC's emergency hotline at
1-888-4-ANI-HELP for round-the-clock telephone assistance. For more
information on poison
prevention, visit _http://www.napcc.aspca.org_ (http://www.napcc.aspca.org/)
.
_Antifreeze Poisoning Information_
(http://www.vetmed.wsu.edu/ClientED/antifreeze.htm) - info from
Washington State University
_More antifreeze info_ (http://www.pressenter.com/~dvmvis/canantifreeze.htm)
Christmas Holiday Hazards
For many of us, 'tis the season to decorate our homes with live Christmas
trees and holiday greenery. But did you know that some of these yuletide
traditions can be hazardous to your pet's health?
Lovely lilies are commonly used in holiday floral arrangements, but many
varieties, including tiger, Asian, Japanese Show, Stargazer and the Casa
Blanca,
can cause kidney failure in cats.
Bag the boughs of holly and live mistletoe. Yes, they add a nice touch to
your holiday decor, but holly can cause vomiting, nausea, diarrhea and
lethargy
if ingested by your pet. And should he eat mistletoe, he could suffer
gastrointestinal upset and cardiovascular problems. Opt for
just-as-pretty artificial plants made from silk or plastic instead.
If your dog or cat ingests pine tree needles, she can suffer an upset
stomach and oral pain.
Don't drink the water! Christmas tree water may contain fertilizers which,
if ingested, can cause stomach upset. Stagnant tree water can also act as a
breeding ground for bacteria--and your pet could end up with nausea or
diarrhea should he imbibe.
Although the potential toxicity of poinsettias is generally overrated,
these
showy holiday plants can be irritating to your pet's mouth if eaten, and
may
cause mild vomiting or nausea.
If you suspect that your pet has eaten a potentially toxic substance, call
your veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center's emergency
hotline--1-888-4-ANI-HELP--for round-the-clock telephone assistance. For
more
information on poison prevention, visit _http://www.napcc.aspca.org_
(http://www.napcc.aspca.org/) .
_TOP_ (http://westwoodanimalhospital.com/MedPages/poisons1.htm#_top#_top)
CHOCOLATE TOXICOSIS December 2000
For many people, overindulging in holiday goodies may result in a few extra
pounds--but the consequences for our animal companions are much greater if
they accidentally ingest cookies, candy or baked goods containing
chocolate. In
any form ranging from one-ounce baking squares to brownies, chocolate
contains theobromine and caffeine, both methylxanthines that can cause
stimulation
of the central nervous system, an increase in heart rate and tremors.
Clinical
symptoms--vomiting, diarrhea, seizures, hyperactivity, and increased
thirst, urination and heart rate--can be seen with the ingestion of as
little as
1/4 ounce of baking chocolate by a ten-pound dog.
"We seem to receive more calls involving chocolate toxicosis during
Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Valentine's Day and Easter," says Jill
A.
Richardson, DVM, of the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC). Just
after the
Thanksgiving holiday last month, she handled a case involving Sophie, an
18-pound cocker spaniel who'd eaten an 18-ounce box of milk chocolate
truffles.
"She'd ingested a dangerous level of chocolate, had already vomited several
times and was drinking large amounts of water."
Richardson worked in conjunction with Sophie's veterinarian to provide
emergency treatment, which included activated charcoal, intravenous fluids
and
medication for her elevated heart rate. Reports Richardson, "She'd
recovered
by morning, but spent the day in doggie day care to make sure she didn't
have
further problems."
Although chocolate toxicosis is more common in dogs, who have been known to
eat candy and trays of brownies and fudge accidentally left out, it is a
potential problem with any species, Richardson says. Take care this
holiday
season to keep all candy out of your pets' reach--and don't let them in the
kitchen unsupervised when you're baking. If you suspect your pet has eaten
chocolate, call your veterinarian or the APCC's emergency hotline
1-888-4-ANI-HELP--for round-the-clock telephone assistance. For more
information on poison
prevention, visit _http://www.napcc.aspca.org_ (http://www.napcc.aspca.org/)
.
How Much Chocolate Is Toxic?
This depends on the pet's weight, as well as the type and amount of
chocolate consumed. Cocoa beans and baking chocolate have the highest
amount of
stimulants, white chocolate has the least.
* Baking chocolate: 0.1 ounce per pound body weight. A one-ounce
square of bakers' chocolate is toxic to a 10-pound dog or a 10-pound cat.
* Sweet cocoa: 0.3 ounces per pound of body weight. One sixth of a
pound of sweet cocoa is toxic to a 10-pound dog or for a 10-pound cat
* Milk chocolate: 1 ounce per pound of body weight. Approximately one
half pound of milk chocolate is toxic to the nervous system of a 10-pound
dogor for a 10-pound cat. There is a similar toxic level for semi-sweet
chocolate.
* White chocolate: 200 ounces per pound of body weight. It takes 125
pounds of white chocolate to cause nervous-system toxicity signs in a
10-pound
dog or a 10-pound cat.
_More info at PetPlace.com_
(http://www.petplace.com/articles/artShow.asp?artID=602)
COMMON-CENTS CAUTIONS FOR PET OWNERS
Humans aren't the only species with money troubles--did you know that
pennies can be hazardous to your animal ompanion's health? One-cent coins
minted
after 1982 are made of copper plating around a core of potentially toxic
zinc,
which can cause kidney failure and damage red blood cells. And, reports the
ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC), zinc poisoning
in pets can occur with the ingestion of a single penny.
In one such case, a dog had been vomiting for 3 days and was suffering from
anemia and elevated kidney values when his regular veterinarian called the
APCC for help. His owner had no idea if he'd eaten anything out of the
ordinary, but the APCC suspected zinc toxicosis. Sure enough, x-rays
revealed a
metallic object in the stomach. Unfortunately, the penny had corroded and
was
embedded in the dog's stomach lining--and surgery was the only way to
remove it.
Reports APCC's Jill A. Richardson, DVM, "He recovered slowly, but totally,
about ten days later. And now the owner is very cautious about dropping
pennies in the house!"
Although zinc toxicosis from pennies is seen more often in dogs, there have
been cases involving cats and larger species of pet birds. Adds
Richardson,
"It's also a common problem with large wild aquatic birds who eat pennies
that people drop into ponds." Zoo animals suffer, too--particularly sea
lions,
seals and sea otters who ingest the coins
thrown into their tanks. Please take care when visiting a zoo, pond or
anywhere wildlife could be exposed. And if you suspect that your pet has
eaten a
penny--or any other potentially toxic substance--call your veterinarian or
the
APCC's emergency hotline at 1-888-4-ANI-HELP for round-the-clock telephone
assistance. For more information on poison prevention, visit
_http://www.napcc.aspca.org_ (http://www.napcc.aspca.org/) .
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