Anda Posted June 27, 2006 Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 I got home this evening and found an open bottle of aspirin well chewed up with only 2 pills inside and one on the floor. I thought I'd go insane! Apparently my mom took one aspirin and left the bottle (closed) on the coffee table, even though I reminded her this morning before I left to work to NOT TO LEAVE ANY DRUGS anywhere where Ouzo can reach. (she was reorganizing my medicine cabinet - guess I was lucky the only thing left out was aspirin !!!) He's acting perfectly normal, I gave him milk, a hot-dog, bunches of dog biscuits, has great appetite, no diminished energy, plays non-stop with all his toys, doesn't seem to have any heartburns.... The problem is I don't know how many pills the idiot ate. He was alone in the house for about 4 hours. I suspect the "deed" happened soon after he found himself "Home Alone". I feel so bad about it... From what my mom and my husband said, the bottle had at least 20-30 pills left... Chris just took him outside and he went just like always - no vomiting, no nothing. If I wouldn't have found the empty aspirin bottle on the floor, I would never have known what he did. Aspirin can cause high acidity in the stomach, that is why I fed him everything handy as soon as I saw what happened. I just pray he's going to be ok. I will watch him tonight and if I see anything wierd, to the vet he's going.... Anyone else has had similar experiences?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebecca, Irena Farm Posted June 27, 2006 Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 I'm fairly sure that your dog is in danger of worse than a tummy ache. I'd advise you to give the pet poison hotline a ring. (888) 426-4435 They may ask for a credit card but if you don't have one and since the case is fairly simple but urgent, they will probably waive the fee. An overdose of aspirin may cause depression, decreased appetite, vomiting, fever, and rapid breathing. If untreated, signs could progress to weakness, unsteady gait, edema of the lungs and brain, seizures, and death.from "The Pill Book Guide to Medication for Your Dog and Cat" Kate A.W. Roby, V.M.D. & Lenny Southam, D.V.M. Please don't delay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebecca, Irena Farm Posted June 27, 2006 Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 Here is another hotline - (888) 4-Ani-Help (264-4357) but everything I am finding online indicates that aspirin at that level is very toxic. I would personally be on the phone to the poison control WHILE driving to the emergency clinic. . . Good luck and keep us updated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Watch Debatable Posted June 27, 2006 Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 Poisoned! According to this good article from workingdogs.com, the Georgia Animal Poison Information Center documented 240 cases of NSAID toxicosis over a 19 month period (1989-1990), and the NSAIDs involved were ibuprofen, acetaminophen, aspirin and indomethacin. The article suggests that an excellent way to think of poisoning in dogs is to relate it to poisoning in children. Following that logic, I'd say an emergency run to the vet would certainly be in order---if a child swallowed 20-30 aspirin, I'd toss that kid in the car and head for the E.R. PDQ. I imagine Anda is at the emergency clinic right now---I hope Ouzo is OK! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smileyzookie Posted June 28, 2006 Report Share Posted June 28, 2006 Aw man I really hope Ouzo is ok... update us Anda!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urge to herd Posted June 28, 2006 Report Share Posted June 28, 2006 Anda, my understanding is it takes a while for NSAID's poisoning to show up. And dogs are so darn good at hiding if they don't feel well. Like the others, I'd get him into the emergency vet. Don't want to scare you, but if he did eat that many aspirin, tomorrow morning could be too late. The damage to his liver and kidneys would already be well on it's way. Take him in. Ruth n the BC3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anda Posted June 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2006 We're on our way to the emergency vet right now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smileyzookie Posted June 28, 2006 Report Share Posted June 28, 2006 prayers going your way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaisingRiver Posted June 28, 2006 Report Share Posted June 28, 2006 Best wishes for all things good!! Ouzo is such a sweet looking doggie!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kat's Dogs Posted June 28, 2006 Report Share Posted June 28, 2006 prayers, best wishes, (((hugs))) and all other forms of comfort and well wishes coming your way! Hope everthing turns out OK - update us as soon as you can. Good luck, and get better soon Ouzo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anda Posted June 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2006 2 AM update. Just came back from the emergency clinic. He's ok, but they gave him charcoil and bunches of other stuff. Realy tired. Need to wake up at 4 AM to give him his meds, and then at 7 AM to take him back for another dose of a drug (can't think now). Tomorrow will be taking him to our regular vet Stats were ok, temp 103 (high end of normal), crazy as usual, did blood work, will find results tomorrow, most likely ok. They called ASPCA Poison control (on my bill...) Whole thing $575. Good night now. Thanks for the good thoughts and prayers. Keep'em comming. They said next 3-5 days are critical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tassie Posted June 28, 2006 Report Share Posted June 28, 2006 Very best good thoughts coming your way from Oz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunar Posted June 28, 2006 Report Share Posted June 28, 2006 Oh no. I really hope he's okay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoe Posted June 28, 2006 Report Share Posted June 28, 2006 I hope he'll be ok too. Hang in there and keep us updated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sea4th Posted June 28, 2006 Report Share Posted June 28, 2006 This happened to us a couple of years ago. My Maggie opened my purse and got out a bottle of aspirin and ate way more than 20. Since there were a few other dogs downstairs with her, I wasn't sure who was the culprit and within an hour, Maggie began to vomit. I took her to the emergency clinic where they gave her charcoal and she was on IV's for two days. The fear was kidney shut down, but it's now two years after the fact and she is fine. I wish you and Ouzo the best. I'll be looking for your updates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sea4th Posted June 28, 2006 Report Share Posted June 28, 2006 Oh, one thing I have to add, I never leave anything within reach of the dogs, especially with border collies, but I never expected even the border collies to go through the effort to reach my purse which was on top of the dining room table, bring it down to the floor, unzip my purse and get out only the bottle of aspirin. Even if she had gotten out my wallet and chewed up the bills in there, it still would have been cheaper than the emergency visit. Since then I put my purse up high where they can't even see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dal & Mad's Mom Posted June 28, 2006 Report Share Posted June 28, 2006 Crossing my fingers that all goes well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anda Posted June 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2006 At 4 AM he vomited the activated charcoal. Other than this incident, no events in the short 4 hours we got to sleep. He's ok this morning. We're taking him at 7 AM *in 30 mins* back to the vet for the second dose of activated charcoil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixie_Girl Posted June 28, 2006 Report Share Posted June 28, 2006 Oh Anda I am so sorry for you and Ouzo! I hope it all turns out ok! Like you said, probly asperin was better than something else. Prayers for you and Ouzo! Please keep us updated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prosperia Posted June 28, 2006 Report Share Posted June 28, 2006 I feel so bad for you guys! But man they can get into the oddest things. Not to long ago, I had to take Jenna to the vet because she burned the inside of her mouth from chewing on a battery. I know it probably isnt a nice thing to ask. . .but maybe she'll offer. Since your mom left the asprin out, is she going to help cover some of the expense? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrisK Posted June 28, 2006 Report Share Posted June 28, 2006 I hope all will be well...good vibes going your way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSmitty Posted June 28, 2006 Report Share Posted June 28, 2006 Poor Ouzo! Good thoughts and prayers are going out for a speedy recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urge to herd Posted June 28, 2006 Report Share Posted June 28, 2006 Glad to hear you took him in. And, sending good healthy thoughts your way over the next few days. Ruth n the BC3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyrasmom Posted June 28, 2006 Report Share Posted June 28, 2006 Sending lots of good thought for Ouzo. Of all the things to get into...couldn't he just have chewed a table leg or something?? Hope the next couple days are ueventful for you! Maria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancy in AZ Posted June 28, 2006 Report Share Posted June 28, 2006 I have heard recommendations for keeping activated charcoal on hand for just such an emergency. Does anybody do this, and if so where would one find it to purchase? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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