Dexter - My would-be Sister In Law's Dog

[Seravieve]

Saturday night Dexter (Black lab, 2yrs) was feeling mischievous, while his momma answered a phone call, and got into some rat poison... an ER Vet visit, $1000+ and 8 hours later he had to be sedated and later euthanized due to seizures. Im not sure why they even have that in their house... since its soo harmful. Vet thought they got 80% or so of it out of him.. but apparently it wasnt enough. (Tidbit about newer rat poison: It attacks the Central Nervous System instead of making the animal bleed internally, so it is harder to reverse/control.)

She and her husband have Jackson (Black Lab from previous litter, same parents) and had Dexter. They're a year or two apart. They're heartbroken, as those two are their babies... and now he is gone.

Just thought I'd post, as I just cant even imagine what they're going through. I lost my Pepper 3 years ago this month, but it was her time.. and Poor Dexter was taken many years too soon. They could use some positive Thoughts/Energy/Vibes/Etc sent their way.

[chocolatepuppy]

Oh how awful. I'm sure they're feeling horrible about how it happened. Sending prayers their way. Rest in Peace Dexter.

[Karen]

How very sad. They will be in our prayers.

[loveallfurryfriends]

I am so sorry about Dexter. Sending hugs to his mommy and daddy! Dexter, play hard & watch over your mommy and daddy while your @ the bridge. RIP sweet boy

[Freedom]

Oh how terrible. RIP Dexter.

[pitc9]

Oh how horrible!!
I'm so sorry for their loss.

[elizabethann]

That's so sad. I'm so sorry.

RIP Dexter.

[shepgirl]

Thanks for the post, wasn't aware there was a new kind of rat poison. Not that we would ever have it around, but still good to know. Sounds as bad as poisoning by antifreeze. So sorry about the poor lab and the owners.

[Catlady711]

Sorry to hear about Dexter.

Thanks for the post, wasn't aware there was a new kind of rat poison. Not that we would ever have it around, but still good to know. Sounds as bad as poisoning by antifreeze. So sorry about the poor lab and the owners.

I can't remember the specific names, but there are two kinds of rat poison and one is way more damaging and does cause internal bleeding. From what I can tell the amount of time between when they eat it, and when they are treated makes a BIG difference in their chances of making it. I know that our vets always ask the clients to bring in the exact packaging of whatever poison was eaten so they know how to treat it.

*edit* found some links for you

http://www.marvistavet.com/html/body_rat_poison.html

http://www.dogworks.org/poison.htm

[Seravieve]

She caught him within minutes of eating it.. and called the vet, they told her to give him hydrogen peroxide and bring him in. Seems like it all happened rather quickly.. So I dont think too much time passed or whatever.. I think the vets kind of gave up when they decided 80% was enough... Who knows..

All I know is that I feel awful for her and her husband... They have had a REALLY hard time trying to get pregnant, so these two are/were their children... and to lose one.. ugh. My heart just sank for them.

Thanks for all of your positive thoughts!