Dog ate rat poison , we think
Optional Information: Type of Animal: mcnab Gender: Female Age: six years old Name of Animal: Red Already Tried: 8 hours since she ate some rat poison
Welcome! I would be happy to assist you. I am a 2003 graduate from UC Davis and a Medical Director of a veterinarian practice.Hello, Without a doubt, you need to get Red into a vet. It is too late to induce vomiting to get any of it out. That is usually most beneficial within the first 1 hour of ingestion. The problem:The most common type of rat poison is a vitamin K antagonist, which causes severe bleeding disorders in pets. But!The symptoms can take up to 3 days before they start.I would get into a vet, now, for an evaluation including a simple blood test to check coagulation levels now to see if any change. The vet may suggest starting some Vitamin K as a precaution since we really don't know how much was ingested. Treatment is far more difficult if bleeding starts before any treatment has been offered. Hope that info helpsGood LuckDr. Andy Please remember to leave feedback by selecting a SMILEY FACE followed by “Submit”. If for any reason the rating box is not visible or you are unable to enter a rating, please send me a message. This is necessary, so I may receive credit from the website for my response, even if you are a subscribing member. Receiving bonuses is also greatly welcomed. This is meant to be a chat, and for this reason, it is very important that you respond using the REPLY TO EXPERT button if more information is needed BEFORE rating. Only rate my answer when you are finished replying. IF you feel the need to rate "bad" or "poor", please stop and reply to me via the REPLY TO EXPERT button. I would be happy to continue assisting further, and do everything I can to be of the greatest assistance. After we conclude this chat, I can be requested for additional questions through my profile. Join thousands of satisfied customers by adding me to your bookmarks/favorites at: Dr. Andy REMEMBER: Even after you submit feedback, you can still review our discussion or reply if needed. Unfortunately, I cannot legally prescribe medications or offer a definitive diagnosis without performing a physical examination, which is necessary to establish a client-patient-doctor relationship. Any medical therapy and treatment should only be performed after an in-person examination with your veterinarian. While information may be discussed, this is not intended as an encouragement for you to self treat your pet.
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