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

[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!