7 Month Old Ate Deoxidizer Packet - HELP!

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Larka

Discussion Starter · Oct 10, 2011

Alright so I'm having a nervous break down, I came home to find my dog had some how found and ripped into a small Deoxidizer packet. Now I called the vet already and they told me they couldn't do anything so maybe I should call Poison Control but from what I saw on their site they don't have anything about helping animals. What should I do? I'm willing to pay the $50 that it costs to call Poison Control but I don't want to be told just take her to the vet when the vet said they didn't know what they could do.

It's been about a half hour now and although I'm not sure how much if any she ate, I just need someone to turn to. Just a few minutes ago she threw up and made poops outside but I'm still really freaked out. Her eyes look really strange and she's a little wobbly so what do I do!?!

I can't understand why my vet wouldn't help me and so now I'm just in a panic....please help us.

Just for everyone's information the packet says "DO NOT EAT - Deoxidizer - Contains harmless absorbent for product freshness".

Edit// The inside of the packet has a black powder like residue and not the little gel balls so I'm not sure if that makes any difference.

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melbrod

· #2 · Oct 10, 2011

Are there any other vets you can call?
Do you have an emergency vet who is open right now?

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Larka

Discussion Starter · #3 · Oct 10, 2011

There is an ER vet about a half hour away I'll give them a call right now and see what they say. I'm still concerned that her primary vet wouldn't do anything to help her seeing as is I have a health care program with them for her.

Calling now, I'll update you guys ~ thanks so much.

melbrod

· #4 · Oct 10, 2011

I found this online, but I CANNOT validate its accuracy

"Our dog got ahold of and ate an entire bag of treats while we were out tonight. They even ate the packet inside the bag of treats that I guess is used for freshness but says do not eat on it. Could this be harmful to the dog? should we call the vet? They seem fine at the moment.
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Ok, first of all I was waiting for a call back from the Vet when I posted this, so all of you who are cursing me because I was online and not calling I am not stupid and I did that already.

Secondly, my vet called back and said Deoxidizer (which is what the packet was) is not deadly in animal companions if only a small dose is ingested. It may cause an upset stomache or loose stools.

Now if it were to be ingested in a large quanity (such as multiple packets) then there could be greater intestinal problems.

Just thought I would share."

I would try to get ahold of someone who can tell you if this is right or not. I'm guessing that it has probably been too long since he ate it to try to make him vomit--BUT I AM NOT A VET!

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Tater927

· #5 · Oct 10, 2011

If you are worried I would call another vet or go to the ER vet, but if it's like most other ones, it's silica and won't cause much of a problem. Especially if it was just a single packet. At most it would be some stomach upset from eating something weird.

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OliviaB

· #6 · Oct 10, 2011

If you can't get a vet, call poison control. I've called them several times over the year about animals and they were very helpful. Good luck!

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Larka

Discussion Starter · #7 · Oct 10, 2011

Thank you all for your concern and super fast responses I took your advice and called the ER vet who suggested calling the Animal Poison Control. They told me the same things as you all said about it not being deadly and will just make her sick...

She already threw up everything twice so I think she should be running on empty but the ER vet said to watch her and bring her in if I'm concerned later tonight. Luckily the ER vet is open 24 hours so if anything terrible happens I'll rush her in...

I can't help but still be worried even with everyone saying she should be okay because like all our dobies she's my baby.

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Adara

· #8 · Oct 10, 2011

Hope she feels better soon. I had never had to call Animal Poison Control until I got Flirt. once she got into Visine and one into my step-son's face soap strong for teenage years

Oh and once the other step son left out sugar free gum with xylitol and I had to make her throw up

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Larka

Discussion Starter · #9 · Oct 10, 2011

What is it with dobes getting into stuff they aren't supposed too or well everything for that matter! I swear I can't do anything without her nose in my business - hey, hey mommy whatcha doing? can I help? - but yea that extends to eating stuff they aren't supposed to.

I swear my baby girl is the most unhelpful, helpful person ...er dog.. I ever met.

Anyways thank you again all, I love that I can always turn to DT when I'm in a bind so if anyone new to the forum reads this feel lucky you found such a great community.

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Larka

Discussion Starter · #10 · Oct 11, 2011

Just wanted to update and say Rogue is feeling much better so no need to worry anymore, thanks all

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the_discowhore

· #11 · Oct 11, 2011

Glad to hear she is feeling better!

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CH4Sure

· #12 · Oct 11, 2011

if your dog is microchipped through homeagain they have a 24 hour medical hotline that is included in your membership. Just wanted to let you know.

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CH4Sure

· #13 · Oct 11, 2011

thank God she is ok, it always amazes me that the things you would think they would be interested in don't ever interest them and the things you least likely think they would go for end up being top of the list. what is it with these doberbabies?? I think they intentionally want to make us all nuts. lol.

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Q734

· #14 · Oct 11, 2011

I have a little Canine 911 posted on our refrigerator. Some of the contents came from this thread.
http://www.dobermantalk.com/doberman-health/22519-ate-part-stuffie-should-i-make-him-vomit.html

Our girl has gotten wise to the peroxide thing & is damn near impossible to induce w/o a shot but while it worked it was a dogsend.

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StarlightDobe

· #15 · Oct 11, 2011

CH4Sure said:
if your dog is microchipped through homeagain they have a 24 hour medical hotline that is included in your membership. Just wanted to let you know.

Thanks for this information, I will look it up and post it on my fridge!

RedFawnRising

· #16 · Oct 11, 2011

Read this one with suspense, glad to see Rogue is okay.

robinb

· #17 · Oct 12, 2011

Q734 said:
I have a little Canine 911 posted on our refrigerator. Some of the contents came from this thread.
http://www.dobermantalk.com/doberman-health/22519-ate-part-stuffie-should-i-make-him-vomit.html

Our girl has gotten wise to the peroxide thing & is damn near impossible to induce w/o a shot but while it worked it was a dogsend.

Try putting it in milk, Tara lapped it right up in the milk.

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Q734

· #18 · Oct 12, 2011

robinb said:
Try putting it in milk, Tara lapped it right up in the milk.

I've spiked it w/beef broth before but that only worked once. :/
I'd imagine diluting it too much anyway would lose any medicinal effect.

The last time I managed to get her to toss I had to put salt in the mix- she gives me this awful look afterward knowing I'm the reason her stomach's upset. It really sucks.

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