Bliss' House Of Dachshunds
Bliss' House Of Dachshunds
New 2009
Harmful to your pets
KNOW AND UNDERSTAND THE SIGNS-
DIAPERS- IF ANY INGESTED, COULD LEAD TO TOXIC POISONING.
IF HUMAN FECES ARE INGESTED IT COULD BE FATAL TO YOUR PET.
Signs- any change in appetite ( loss of food intake / or drinking more ) - whining for no apparent reason - following you around, acting distressed - pale gums - vomiting - unable to control bowel movement... at this point your pet is in a fighting battle for their life- emergency care immediately
Greenie / Nyla bone Warning Alert
Our office removed a large 1.5" X 1.5" part of an undigested canine Greenie yesterday from a 60 lb. lab's small intestine. I am now clear that this product has a potential adverse effect, causing an intestinal obstruction.
The canine Greenie will be discontinued at our practices and this message will be put as an alert on our web site. We initially felt we removed a Nylabone from this dog's small intestine. We do not recommend Nylabone as a dental cleaning agent for dogs. Nylabone, which can be ingested entirely or in pieces, have been known for many years to be potentially dangerous to dogs, causing a foreign body obstruction in the stomach and small intestine as they are indigestible. We also do not recommend marrow bones and rope toys for the same reasons.
We are still recommending the feline form of Greenies and feel this is a safe product, as its composition is totally different.
I am very concerned about the manufacturer's ethics and responsibility in producing a product that is not 100% digestible. In the package's small print, there are new warnings about making sure your pet "thoroughly chews" up the bone. The old verbiage "The large print giveth and the fine print taketh away" is in fact true.
Below, is the e-mail from the owner of Zoe.
"While our family is very appreciative of the care Zoe received on 1/3/2006 to remove a partial obstruction at the Hickory Ridge facility by Drs Tayman and Graham I have a nagging question now as to whether greenies are truly safe. When looking over the pill bottle containing the culprit it is clearly a Greenie and not a Nylabone. Only recently over the holiday season did we start giving them to Zoe as a treat and for the teeth cleaning benefits - in large part because they were vet recommended and we've seen them sold in the Hickory Ridge office. In fact while waiting for her to be brought out I now read the fine print on one of the bags in the office "As with any edible product monitor your dog to ensure the treat is adequately chewed. Gulping any item can be harmful or even fatal to a dog" -this is easier said than done with Zoe and I'm guessing Labs and some other breeds in general so my question is are greenies truly safe? And if they're not why do you continue to sell them? After coming home a Google search turned up some interesting links with stories similar to Zoe's.
Patient Case Study Article - Gorilla Glue
Willow and the Gorilla Glue December 2, 2004
Eric Kancar - Eric is one of the many outstanding veterinary technicians who work at OPVMC.
This is Willow, a 9 month old female Standard Poodle puppy. Like all puppies Willow likes to chew on things. Unfortunately, one day when she was alone, she decided to chew on a bottle of Gorilla Glue that was being used in the house.
When her parents found her she was covered in the sticky glue. She had tried to lick to lick it off her fur as it was very sticky. Willows owners called poison control to make sure that Gorilla Glue was non-toxic. Poison control reassured her saying that the glue may cause some irritation to the mouth and stomach but that it was non-toxic.
Willow came to OPVMC that day after she had ingested the glue. She was drooling excessively and had quite a bit of dried glue stuck to the fur on her face, her body and her paws. The rest of her physical exam was normal: her abdomen was not hard and she did not seem painful either. At that point we felt that the glue was probably irritating her mouth causing the drooling.
Willow returned the next day because the drooling had gotten worse and a rash was starting to develop around her mouth as well. Now her abdomen felt as hard as a rock. We decided to take a radiograph of her abdomen and it looked as though she had ingested a small watermelon whole.
Although Gorilla Glue is not toxic it is polyurethane based glue that expands with moisture and hardens into a Styrofoam-like substance. As Willow drank water and the moisture in her stomach mixed with the glue it slowly expanded and solidified in her stomach.
The only way to remove the expanded, hardened glue in her stomach was via surgery, which was performed that afternoon. An incision was made and we were able to look inside her stomach. The glue had hardened into a big ball. Small pieces were then broken off, a little at a time, as it was too big to remove in one piece. By the time the stomach was finally empty we had removed three large bags of the solidified glue. Willow recovered quickly from her surgery and was back to normal in just a few days.
The moral of the story is that even non-toxic substances can be dangerous. If your pet is ill or having problems please contact your veterinarian right away. Major life-threatening changes can take place in just a few short hours. Willows owners acted quickly and in doing so saved her life.
Pet Chews- Pork Only
Salmonella Warning on Pet Chews
by forsythe on April 5, 2007
Some dog biscuits were added to the pet food recall. In addition, there is a salmonella warning associated with some pet chews:
“(CNN) — Pet owners need to avoid certain pet chews because they could be contaminated with salmonella, the Food and Drug Administration warned Thursday.
The contaminated product — American Bullie A.B. Bull Pizzle Puppy Chews and Dog Chews — was manufactured by T.W. Enterprises of Ferndale, Washington.”
link: FDA: Pet chews could be contaminated with salmonella
It seems impossible to maintain an up-to-date, valid list of products. It seems that additions to that list and more health warnings are issued daily. If you have any immediate concerns, visit the home page of the pet food manufacturer. That may provide the specific information that is needed. And, as an added precaution, please know the symptoms of salmonella. It is not to be taken lightly.
Catherine Forsythe
Director of Operations
FlyingHamster: http://flyinghamster.com/
Keep your pets INSIDE on the day before and the day of Halloween.
Many pets are stolen, tortured and killed on these days. Be especially careful if you own a black cat.
ASPCA Halloween Tips
Don't leave your pet out in the yard on Halloween: There are plenty of stories of vicious pranksters who have teased, injured, stolen, even killed pets on this night.
Trick-or-treat candies are not for pets: Chocolate is poisonous to a lot of animals, and tin foil and cellophane candy wrappers can be hazardous if swallowed.
Be careful of pets around a lit pumpkin: Pets may knock it over and cause a fire. Curious kittens especially run the risk of getting burned.
Don't dress the dog in costume unless you know he loves it. Otherwise, it puts a lot of stress on the animal.
If you do dress up your dog, make sure the costume isn't constricting, annoying or unsafe. Be careful not to obstruct her vision even the sweetest dogs can get snappy when they can't see what's going on around them.
All but the most social dogs should be kept in a separate room during trick-or-treat visiting hours; too many strangers in strange garb can be scary for a dog.
Be careful your cat or dog doesn't dart out through the open door.
While this can be a fun time for people and pets alike, remember that your pets are depending on you to keep them safe from the more dangerous goblins and ghouls that this holiday brings.
Yes, lyptor, it is probably not spelled correctly, but it is the drug they give to dogs to keep from getting some disease from opossum and racoon urine. I almost lost a Doxie to this ER and all. It went all the way to the University here. It is now not given to small dogs, especially dachshunds. They do not handle the drug.
Also, carpet for bedding, ect. I do not use anything that could string as it will cobble up the intestines of any dogs.
Hope this helps save a life.
Here are a few things to keep keep out of reach and why..........
Alcohol - Do not give your dog sips of any alcoholic beverage. Ingestion can lead to injury, disorientation, sickness, urination problems or even coma or death from alcohol poisoning. Some dogs may be attracted to alcoholic drinks so don't leave one setting where a dog can reach it.
Anti-freeze - will shut their system down ( fast )
Apple -The seeds contain cyanogenic glycosides which can result in cyanide poisoning.
Apricot - The seed pit contains cyanogenic glycosides which can cause cyanide poisoning.
Avocado - Avocado contains a toxic element called persin which can damage heart, lung and other tissue in many animals. Avocadoes are high in fat content and can trigger an upset stomach, vomiting or even pancreatitis. The seed pit is also toxic and if swallowed can become lodged in the intestinal tract where it may cause a severe blockage which will have to be removed surgically. Since avocado is the main ingredient in guacamole be sure and keep your dog out of the dip.
Bread dough - When bread dough is ingested your dog's body heat causes the dough to rise in the stomach. During the rising process alcohol is produced as the dough expands. Pets who have eaten bread dough may experience abdominal pain, bloat, vomiting, disorientation and depression. A pet needs to eat only a small amount to cause a problem, because bread dough can rise to many times its size.
Broccoli - The toxic ingredient in broccoli is isothiocynate. While it may cause stomach upset it probably won't be very harmful unless the amount fed exceeds 10% of the dogs total dailey diet.
Caffeine - Beverages with caffeine (like soda, tea, coffee) acts as a stimulant and can accelerate your pet's heartbeat to a dangerous level. Pets ingesting caffeine have been known to have seizures, some fatal.
Candy - Sugarless candy containing xylitol has been recognised by the National Animal Poison Control Center (NAPCC) to be a risk to pets (first published July 2004). This compound can cause liver damage and death in some dogs. This information is recent and some vets may not be familiar with xylitol poisoning. If your dog has eaten sugarless candy you can contact the NAPCC by telephone, 1-888-426-4435 for more information.
Cat Food - Cat food is not formulated for canine comsumption. It is generally too high in protein and fats and is not a balanced diet for a dog.
Cherries - The seed pit contains cyanogenic glycosides which can cause cyanide poisoning.
Chocolate - Chocolate contains theobromine
Walnuts are poisonous to dogs and should be avoided. Many nuts are not good for dogs in general; their high phosporus content is said to possibly lead to bladder stones.
Onions, especially raw onions, have been shown to trigger hemolytic anemia in dogs. (Stephen J Ettinger, D.V.M and Edward C. Fieldman, D.V.M. 's book: Textbook of Veterinary Internal Medicine vol. 2 pg 1884.)
Potato poisonings among people and dogs have occurred. Solanum alkaloids can be found in green sprouts and green potato skins, which occurs when the tubers are exposed to sunlight during growth or after harvest. The relatively rare occurrence of actual poisoning is due to several factors: solanine is poorly absorbed; it is mostly hydrolyzed into less toxic solanidinel; and the metabolites are quickly eliminated. Note that cooked, mashed potatoes are fine for dogs, actually quite nutritious and digestible.
Sardines- ( the mustard Sauce ) will make your dog very hyper and unaware of his surroundings, it could be fatal to your pet - Thanks Michele
Turkey skin is currently thought to cause acute pancreatis in dogs.
Mushrooms abdominal pain, drooling, liver damage, kidney damage, vomiting diarrhea, convulsions, coma, death.
Grapes / Raisins vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, lethargy.
Antifreeze ingredients
Antifreeze products usually contain one of three active ingredients:
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Ethylene glycol
Ethylene glycol •Propylene glycol
Propylene glycol •Methanol
Methanol Signs of poisoning: Three stages
•Stage 1: 0-12 hours after ingestion, nervous system signs develop including mild depression, ataxia, knuckling, seizures, hyper excitability, stupor, rarely coma, and death. These signs are similar to acute alcohol intoxication and resemble drunkenness. Other symptoms may include lack of appetite, vomiting, drop in body temperature, and an increase in drinking and urination.
Stage 1: 0-12 hours after ingestion, nervous system signs develop including mild depression, ataxia, knuckling, seizures, hyper excitability, stupor, rarely coma, and death. These signs are similar to acute alcohol intoxication and resemble drunkenness. Other symptoms may include lack of appetite, vomiting, drop in body temperature, and an increase in drinking and urination.•Stage 2: 12-24 hours after ingestion, cardiovascular system signs including increased heart rate and an increased respiratory rate can be seen.
Stage 2: 12-24 hours after ingestion, cardiovascular system signs including increased heart rate and an increased respiratory rate can be seen.•Stage 3: 12-72 hours after ingestion, kidneys are affected. Symptoms include severe depression, vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, kidney failure, and death.
Stage 3: 12-72 hours after ingestion, kidneys are affected. Symptoms include severe depression, vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, kidney failure, and death.Bleach
Source
Bleach, Clorox, and swimming pool supplies.
Moth Balls
Source
Naphthalene is found in toilet bowl deodorizers, moth balls, moth crystals, and moth cakes. Para dichlorobenzene is found in diaper pail, toilet bowl, and restroom deodorizers and in moth balls, moth crystals, and moth cakes.
Lead
Source
Lead-containing paint, linoleum, tile, batteries, plumbing materials, putty, lead foil, solder, golf balls, some roof coverings, lubricants, wine bottle cork foils, rug pads, acid (soft) drinking water from lead pipes or improperly glazed ceramic water bowls, lead weights, fishing sinkers, drapery weights, newsprint, dyes, insulation, lead-containing burnt lubricant oil, and lead shot.
