Guest TeddysMom Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 I was just on the phone with my friend and her boxer got into the fertilizer bag. Don't know how much she ate and there are no instructions on the bag. Should she make her throw up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greybookends Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 Call the E-vet NOW!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicocat Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 Call a local E-Vet Clinic and if there is none call the National Poison Control Center. Quote Ann Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahicks51 Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 Provided it's fertilizer and JUST fertilizer (no pesticides, no herbicides), the main risk is methemoglobinemia- "blue baby" syndrome in humans. Adults don't get it quite so easy because they have better mechanisms for dispensing with the nitrogen. Here's the chapter from the Merck Veterinary Manual on nitrate poisoning: http://www.merckvetmanual.com/mvm/index.jsp?cfile=htm/bc/212300.htm&word=methemoglobinemia Look for: Rapid, weak heartbeat with subnormal body temperature, muscular tremors, weakness, and ataxia are early signs of toxicosis when methemoglobinemia reaches 30-40%. Brown, cyanotic mucous membranes develop rapidly as methemoglobinemia exceeds 50%. Dyspnea, tachypnea, anxiety, and frequent urination are common. However, as a chemist who deals with nutrient solutions for plants every day, I would say he probably didn't ingest much, if any. If pesticides or herbicides are involved, all bets are off, however. Most of the modern household pesticides are exceedingly safe, so while careful monitoring and a call to the vet/poison control is in order, panic is not in order. Quote Coco (Maze Cocodrillo) Minerva (Kid's Snipper) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TeddysMom Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 I just got an email from the Milorganite Company. It is a natural, organic fertilizer which is not toxic to animals or children, thank God. They are on their way to the E-vet now. Scared me half to death. She should be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaisyDoodle Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 Please post an update. I hope all is well. Quote DonnaMolly the Border Collie & Poquita the American-born Podenga Bridge Babies: Daisy (Positive Delta) 8/7/2000 - 4/6/2115, Agnes--angel Sage's baby (Regall Rosario) 11/12/01 - 12/18/13, Lucky the mix (Found, w 10 puppies 8/96-Bridge 7/28/11, app. age 16) & CoCo (Cosmo Comet) 12/28/89-5/4/04 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 Thank GOD for organic products, BUT, even things "all natural and organic" can cause harm. Good move, just having the E-Vet check the boxer out. Good Luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TeddysMom Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 Chloe, the boxer, is just fine. She never even threw up last night. E-vet didn't see the need to keep her or even give her anything, he had dealt with this product before. She is eating, drinking and acting normal. They did tell them to keep food on her stomach for the next couple of days so she thinks she is in heaven being able to eat something every hour. Thanks for everyone's concern, nice to know there is someone to ask for advise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 GOOD NEWS!!! Glad she will be a-ok! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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