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‘Tis the Season of Toxicities

Posted on December 17, 2015 by Dr. Julaine Hunter

 

This week alone we have fielded several emergency calls for pet ingestion of undesirable substances: chocolate, garlic, decorations and Tylenol.  Unfortunately not all veterinary clinics are open 24 hours a day to answer questions or to assist with home triage.  In the North Dallas Metroplex we are fortunate to have several round the clock, referral level practices available to our clients; however, what happens when traveling with your pet, or you want to do your own independent research before making a call?

For a quick look up, two free applications which can readily be downloaded to your mobile devices are ASPCA’s Poison Control Hotline and the Pet Poison Helpline. Both offer easily navigable reference lists of toxic substances from plants to household chemicals to common over the counter and prescription pharmaceuticals.  Still have concerns? You can immediately call the on-call, board certified, veterinary toxicologist for help determining whether at home care or emergency veterinary intervention is warranted.

Keeping this in mind, here are common indulgences LazyPaw Animal Hospitals veterinarians have seen pets part take of this time of year:

Ingested Item Potential Problems Possible Treatments/Interventional Therapies Post Exposure
Chocolate Tremors, Seizures, Diarrhea, Vomiting, Tremors, Collapse, Death, Pancreatitis (high fat content candies) Examination, Induced vomition, Laboratory tests, Administration of charcoal and/or cathartic
Macadamia Nuts Lethargy, hyperthermia, Tremors, Inability to walk Examination, Induced vomition, Laboratory tests, Administration of charcoal and/or cathartic
NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatories) Vomiting, Diarrhea, Anorexia, Acute kidney failure, Acute liver failure Examination, Induced vomition, Administration of charcoal and/or cathartic, Laboratory tests, Fluid therapy, Hospitalization, Supportive care, Oxygen therapy, Blood transfusion, Referral for hemodialysis*
Raisins, grapes, currants Acute kidney failure Examination, Induced vomition, Administration of charcoal and/or cathartic, Laboratory tests, Fluid therapy, Hospitalization
Candles/Scentsy Thermal burns, oral cavity burns, corrosive injury Examination, Supportive care, Wound care, Antibiotic and Fluid therapy when indicated, Hospitalization (severe exposure cases)
Batteries Corrosive injury to all levels of the gastrointestinal tract including the oral cavity, death DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING, Radiographs to confirm location and number of batteries, Endoscopic or surgical removal
Xylitol containing products Hypoglycemia, Liver Failure, Death Examination, Induced vomition, Administration of charcoal and/or cathartic, Laboratory tests, Fluid therapy, Hospitalization, Supportive care
Turkey brine Salt toxicosis leading to neurologic signs, brain swelling and death Examination, Hospitalization, Laboratory tests, Fluid therapy, Oxygen therapy
Fatty foods Vomiting, Diarrhea, Lethargy, Pancreatitis, Diabetes secondary to severe pancreatitis Examination, Induced vomition, Administration of charcoal and/or cathartic, Laboratory tests, Fluid therapy, Hospitalization
Discarded food items Pancreatitis, Diarrhea, Vomiting, Intestinal Obstruction Examination, Induced vomition, Administration of charcoal and/or cathartic, Laboratory tests, Fluid therapy, Endoscopic or surgical removal of obstructing objects, Hospitalization
Tylenol Depression, weakness/lethargy, muddy gum color, brownish urine, difficulty breathing, swelling of face and paws, death Examination, Gastric lavage, Administration of charcoal and/or cathartic, Laboratory tests, Fluid therapy, Hospitalization, Oxygen therapy, Blood transfusion

 

* Continuous Renal replacement therapy (also known as dialysis) is performed by a handful of specialty clinics across the United States, including Louisiana State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine and the University of Florida’s College of Veterinary Medicine.

 

LazyPaw Animal Hospitals is open six days week for both preventative and emergency care of both dogs and cats. Have questions or concerns? Give us a call at 972-712-1300 or check us out on the web at www.LazyPawVet.com. You only want the best for your pet. So do we.

 

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