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My (2 yr. old Cocker Spaniel) chewed through a cuticle growth and moisture treatment nail pen. She is slightly shivering and doesn't appear to be feeling very well. She did not jump on the couch like she normally does, and when we picked her up to get her on the couch she yelped a bit. Would you recommend I take her to the vet hospital right away?

Submitted: 362 days and 18 hours ago.
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Age: 2; Female; Breed: Cocker Spaniel

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So far, just observation and monitoring to see if vomiting or diarrhea occurs.

Posted by Dr. Wally 362 days and 18 hours ago.

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When did she eat this?

 

It sounds more like your dog rupture a disc (in the spine). And she may have IVDD. You can research this or ask me more info....but in the meantime, call the animal poison control hotline:

 

XXX-XXX-XXXX

 

They can tell you if the nail pen was toxic. Without knowing what the chemical in it was, I could not begin to guess wether it is causing the symptoms or not.

 

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362 days and 18 hours ago.

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She ingested this earlier today (afternoon sometime is my best guess)

Posted by Dr. Wally 362 days and 18 hours ago.

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Is she vomiting? Are her pupils dilated?

 

Do you have the nail pen? Is there any way you can look up what kind of ingredients it contained?

362 days and 18 hours ago.

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No vomiting so far. I checked her pupils and they are not dilated.

Posted by Dr. Wally 362 days and 18 hours ago.

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The symptoms could be from the chemicals in the pen. Again, I would call the poison control hotline and find out.

 

If the symptoms seem to be getting better, you may be able to wait it out, and see if she gets better. If she starts to vomit, seizure, lose consciousness, or have trouble breathing, you should seek immediate medical attention. If it doesn't seem right, call an emergency clinic and find out if you need the bring the dog in.

 

If it is not the pen, it could be that your dog is painful from a pulled muscle or a ruptured spinal disc. Have your vet check her over in the morning.

362 days and 18 hours ago.

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I just took her outside to do her business. Her fecal matter was soft, but not watery. It also had a "sweet" smell to it most likely due to the chemicals in the pen. No vomiting has occured so far.

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Sounds like it might not be too bad. Keep an eye on her and monitor her stool and watch for vomiting.

 

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