Toxic To Your Pet

TASTY AND TOXIC TO YOUR DOG AT HOME

GORILLA GLUE/ELMER'S PROBOND

Gorilla Glue and Elmer’s Probond are two glues that when exposed to moisture creates a strong bond but when eaten by a dog, the glue will expand to many times the original volume ingested and a mass will form either in the dog’s stomach or esophagus. These glue masses must be surgically removed and symptoms can begin to occur directly after eating the glue and up to 20 hours later. If you think your dog has eaten or been exposed to Gorilla Glue/ Elmer’s Probond , DO NOT TRY TO GET YOUR DOG TO VOMIT. Glue masses begin formation within minutes of ingestion, so call your veterinarian immediately.

Some symptoms of glue masses:

Abdominal distension, Anorexia or reduced appetite, Anxiety, Vomiting, Lethargy

MACADAMIA NUTS

If your dog is begging for nuts and they just happen to be Macadamia nuts, don’t feel bad about not sharing. Macadamia nuts are toxic to dogs and can cause lethargy, vomiting, tremors, high temperatures, ‘wobbliness’, an inability to stand or use back legs. Symptoms can occur 12 hours after eating the nuts. If you know that your dog has eaten Macadamia nuts call your veterinarian immediately.

SALMON POISONING IN DOGS

Salmon poisoning in dogs of the Pacific Northwest can be fatal. It occurs when a dog has eaten raw salmon that are infected with a fluke (Nanopheytus Samincola) that carry the organism Neorickettsia. It is the Neorickettsia larval flukes that cause the illness in dogs. Salmon, Steelhead and Trout can all be a source of the Neorickettsia organism.

Symptoms usually occur 1 week after eating the raw fish and include: fever, depression, anorexia, vomiting, diarrhea, nasal and ocular discharge. The diarrhea can be very watery and also contain blood.

If your dog has eaten raw salmon, steelhead or trout and is displaying any of these symptoms, you will need to get your dog to a veterinary hospital immediately.

Other foods that you should keep your dog from eating include:

Chocolate, Onion, Grapes, Raisins, Coffee Beans. Ingesting any of these items in various quantities can cause toxic reactions in dogs. Call your vet office if you think your dog has eaten any of the above items.