Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Toxic Products for Puppies

HOUSEHOLD TOXIC PRODUCTS FOR TEACUP PUPPIES

The following list will name the household product and basic household foods, include possible symptoms if exposed and basic first aid. Always contact your veterinarian if you suspect your Teacup Puppy has come in contact with one of these products or foods.

Acetone
Can cause vomiting, diarrhea, depression, weak pulse, shock
Induce vomiting, give baking soda in water orally.

Ammonia
Vomiting blood, abdominal pain, skin blisters and burns
Wash skin with water and vinegar, give diluted water and vinegar
orally or 3 egg whites.

Antifreeze
Vomiting, coma, kidney failure, death
Induce vomiting, administer 1 oz of vodka orally followed by water
(can be repeated).

Bleach
Burns of skin and mouth, vomiting
Induce vomiting, give 3 egg whites

Charcoal Lighter
Vomiting, breathing distress, shock, coma or seizures
Induce vomiting, give laxatives

Deodorants
Vomiting
Induce vomiting

Detergents/Soap
Vomiting
Induce vomiting, give 3 egg whites or milk orally, watch breathing.

Furniture Polish
Vomiting, breathing distress, shock, coma or seizures
Induce vomiting, give laxatives.

Gasoline and Teacup Puppies
Skin irritation, weakness, dementia, dilated pupils, vomiting, twitching.
Induce vomiting, give vegetable oil orally to block absorption, get into fresh air.

Ibuprofen
Vomiting, stomach ulceration, kidney failure
Induce vomiting, give laxatives, many need IV fluids

Kerosene/Fuel Oil
Can cause your Teacup Puppy to vomit, breathing distress, shock, coma or seizures
Induce vomiting, give laxatives, give vegetable oil orally to block absorption.

Lead
Vomiting, diarrhea, anemia, neurologic symptoms, blindness, seizures, coma.
Induce vomiting, give laxatives, remove source of lead.

Lime
Skin irritant, burns
Wash skin with copious soap and water.

Lye
Your teacup puppy can vomit blood and may have abdominal pain, skin blisters and burns
Wash skin with water and vinegar, give diluted water and vinegar orally or 3 egg whites

Organophosphate Insecticides
Excess drooling, weakness, seizures, vomiting, dilated pupils
Wash off insecticide, administer atropine sulfate as the antidote

Paint Thinner
Vomiting, breathing distress, shock, coma or seizures.
Induce vomiting, Give laxatives.

Phenol Cleaners
Nausea, vomiting, shock, liver or kidney failure
Wash off skin, induce vomiting, give 3 egg whites or milk orally.

Rat Poison and Teacup Puppies
Excess bleeding, anemia, cyanosis
Induce vomiting, requires vitamin K injections

Rubbing Alcohol and Teacup Puppies
Weakness, in coordination, blindness, coma, dilated pupils, vomiting and diarrhea
Induce vomiting, give baking soda in water to neutralize acidosis.

Strychnine
Your teacup Puppy can get dilated pupils, respiratory distress, rigid muscles, seizures and spasms with loud noises or stimulus, brown urine.
Induce vomiting, keep dog in a dark quiet room until taking him to the veterinarian.

Turpentine
Vomiting, diarrhea, bloody urine, neurological disorientation, coma, breathing distress.
Induce vomiting, give vegetable oil by mouth to block absorption, give laxatives.

Tylenol and Teacup Puppies
Depression, fast heart rate, brown urine, anemia.
Induce vomiting, give 500 mg vitamin C per 25 pounds, followed by baking soda in water.


SOME TOXIC FOODS FOR TEACUP PUPPIES
Chocolate, Caffeine, Coffee or Tea (all varieties)
Vomiting, diarrhea, depression, heart arrhythmia, muscle twitching,
seizures, coma from high levels of caffeine and Theo bromine.
Induce vomiting, give laxatives.
Lethal does of 1/3 oz per pound. for
dark chocolate, and 1 oz per pound for milk chocolate.

Onions, Garlic and Chives (all varieties)
Contains thiosulphate, which can irritate the gastrointestinal system.
A few days of feeding or fed in a large quantity can damage red blood cells.

Macadamia Nuts (both types and butter)
Contain an unknown toxin that can cause locomotory difficulties; Panting, tremors, weakness or swollen limbs.

Grapes or Raisins
Causes Kidney problems in Teacup Puppies and dogs.