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POISONING IN PETS
Instructions to owners
Based on Handbook of small toxicology & poisoning Authors: Roger W. Gfeller, DVM. Shawn P. Messonnier, DVM Mosby, Elsevier

FIRST AID - Attempt to identify the offending substance and route of poisoning (mouth, skin, airway). - Call your vet if you have any doubts. - If a determined substance is suspected to be the cause, bring the package, bottle, etc. (or what is left of it) to the hospital. INGESTED TOXINS - If emesis (vomiting) is needed, try using some hydrogen peroxide (3%, commercial) at 1 table-spoon per 9 kg (20 lb). DO THIS ONLY IF: o Ingestion was within the last 30-60 minutes. o Your pet is alert, conscious and cooperative (VERY IMPORTANT) o The ingested substance WAS NOT a strong acid or alkali, or a petroleum distillate (such as kerosene, gasoline, lighter fluid). If this is the case, take your pet as soon as possible to the hospital. - Take your pet to the hospital as soon as possible. INHALED TOXINS - Move your pet to fresh air or an area with adequate ventilation. - Transport it to the hospital as soon as possible. SKIN CONTAMINATION - If your pet has been contaminated with a dry powder, carefully brush the powder away using a firm-bristled brush. Be careful: protect eyes, nose and mouth (pet and yours) to avoid further contamination. - Rinse the affected area with running water, and then wash the area with a neutral soap and water and rinse well (take your time, at least 15 minutes). - Take your pet to the hospital. TOXIN IN THE EYE - Promptly flush the eyes with water and continue to flush for at least 10 minutes. If you have saline solution at home it is better than running water. - If you dont have saline you can prepare it by adding 2 teaspoons of table salt to a quart of warm water. - Take your pet to the hospital.