We've got mice. Therefore I have had a ratsak block (can get them in wax block) concealed outside. I know full well that our dog is an outside dog when we are not home, so I made sure it was well hidden, hard to get to etc. Had one down for a few days without incident. I replaced it this morning, as the box says if it has been nibbled at to replace it for a new one. The block had definite mice teeth marks in it.
Unbeknown to me the dog was inside watching what I was doing. When I got home at 1pm this afternoon (was out from 8.15am) there was a half eaten ratsak block on her outside bed So much for the hard to get to and well hidden spot. Rang vet and rushed her straight in to induce vomiting. She had two lots of Soda crystals followed by an injection. She brought some of it up, but I don't think it was enough compared to what was missing from the block. But her stomach was empty after vomiting from the injection.
She is now on vitamin K tablets for 2 weeks and the next 48hrs is critical. Have to keep a close eye on her, and her stools in case they contain blood, as the ratsak will cause internal bleeding if she digested enough. God if something happens to her I am going to have to live with the fact that I basically killed her for the rest of my life. She's not even 6mths old, and had the worst possible start in life being a rescue pup that was found dumped.
The vet is going to ring and check in on her on Friday, but if we notice any change in behaviour we have to take her straight back.
Oh no so sorry to hear that, hope your puppy is ok.
Rat sak is such a necessary thing to use, I know we use it and know we have had issues with dogs and it before and had 2 of them at vet and induced to vomit at after hours vet.
huge hugs! It was an accident, please don't beat yourself up over it.
My dog ate ratsak once, we didn't know until blood started dripping from her mouth. She needed to stay at the vet for a few days and had blood transfusions and was back to her normal self in no time. Your dog's young and strong so she should be ok. xx
I really hope your puppy is OK. As others have said, this was not intentional. You tried to hide it but some dogs will eat anything. Luckily you got home when you did and were able to act quickly.
here's some hugs for you and some hugs for your pooch. I hope she has a quick recovery.
Aww, big hugs I'm so sorry your doggy got into what she shouldn't have. Sometimes they're too clever for their own good(....a bit like children!).
How is she going now? I hope she is ok.
She is sleeping at the moment, but usually does when it is just me and her, as she doesn't get any rest once the kids are home from school. She has coughed like she is about to vomit twice since I have been home with her, but nothing has come up. Not sure if that is something I should be concerned about or not, or if it is still "leftovers" from the injection that made her vomit yesterday.
I have a friend coming to sit with her shortly as I have to go to a psychologist appointment. I would have cancelled if I couldn't get anyone to watch her.
I <3 you Christy. I did read on another forum today about keeping sharp stuff away. She's a bloody stick chewer too grrrrr LOL. Might have to go and buy her a different Kong to keep her entertained.
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So guilty :(
So much for the hard to get to and well hidden spot. Rang vet and rushed her straight in to induce vomiting. She had two lots of Soda crystals followed by an injection. She brought some of it up, but I don't think it was enough compared to what was missing from the block. But her stomach was empty after vomiting from the injection.
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