Man Leaves A New Bottle Of Tylenol On The Night Dresser And His Girlfriend’s Dog Eats All 24 Caplets
Dogs are playful, restless, and always hungry. Some breeds, like Labradors, for instance, don't seem to know when they have had enough.
But dogs don't chew things just when they are hungry. Their mouths are a tool for exploring the world around them – especially when they are young.
Human children are no different; we've all seen babies trying to put taste stuff they've just found. Well, sometimes, it can be dangerous.
We certainly take precautions when kids are around, but we keep forgetting those precautions when it comes to dogs. We have one of those stories today.
OP forgot to put away a bottle of extra strength acetaminophen (24 caplets x 500mg), and the dog ate every single one of them.
"Apparently, a dosage of around 3 grams could be potentially fatal - and she's had 12 grams!! We are currently at our second veterinarian hospital; they've induced vomiting, given activated charcoal, and is now getting IV therapy.. they want to keep her for observation for several days," OP wrote.
It was clear that he felt awful, and Redditors didn't want to make things harder on him, so they focused their efforts on sharing important information about what to do in case of poisoning. If you are a dog owner, you should read these answers.
OP wrote:
RedditHe left a bottle of very strong pills on the night table, and the dog ate all of them
RedditThe dosage it ate was four times the lethally dose, and the vets were doing all they could to save the dog
RedditRedditors didn't want to criticize OP too much because it was clear he was feeling very bad
RedditSome wanted to share important advice:
RedditThis is what they recommend doing in case you dog eats something bad:
RedditGet your dog used to some procedures:
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Other also used HP
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But others suggest calling professionals:
If your dog shows simptoms of poisoning, you should contact:
https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control
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OP is not the only one who had similar experience:
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Ibuprofen is also harmful
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When it comes to dog poisoning, there are two schools of thought – induce vomiting immediately or do nothing while taking the dog to vet professionals. That’s because inducing vomiting can be a double-edged sword.
If the dog had swallowed something like acid, the return trip through the esophagus would cause even more harm. But whatever method you choose for treating dog poisoning, the most important thing is prevention. Do not let poisoning happen in the first place.
Never leave human medication or food unattended. Human and dog food and medication are very different because our digestive tracts are.
What's normal for us can be very harmful to your dog. Grapes and chocolate are one of the most famous examples. They look innocent and taste great, but they can do so much harm.
Sadly, there was no update from OP, and it makes us suspect that the dog had passed away. This is truly heartbreaking, and it is a lesson for all dog owners.
