Not Sure If Puppy Ate Rat Poison!?!

[michellemabelle]

I highly doubt that is what anyone who understands how these poisons work would have advised. Signs of this sort of poisoning take between two to seven days to show up. Sorry. Try harder.

That is literally what she told me and also the lady that I spoke with from the animal emergency clinic! They both told me the same thing!

[Abulafia]

Unfortunately, both sources gave you misinformation.

Nevertheless, obviously your sisters dog is fine, as you have assured us.

I hope that you now go about rehoming him. Where were you located, again?

[michellemabelle]

Unfortunately, both sources gave you misinformation.

Nevertheless, obviously your sisters dog is fine, as you have assured us.

I hope that you now go about rehoming him. Where were you located, again?

I'm in the Southern part of the U.S. and I have found two Lab rescue centers here and the closest one is an hour and a half away.

[Abulafia]

Not bad at all. I'm glad it's so close. If you call them, they will be able to help you surrender the dog so they can find someone who can care for him properly.

[michellemabelle]

Not bad at all. I'm glad it's so close. If you call them, they will be able to help you surrender the dog so they can find someone who can care for him properly.

I think I may have found one closer! I'll speak with my parents about this and hopefully they agree to surrender him even if it breaks my heart.

[Sue]

Signs of this sort of poisoning take between two to seven days to show up.

Actually, no it doesn't. This isn't the warfarin type of poisoning. The poison in question is bromethalin and it does only take a couple of hours. That's why it's so lethal, and there is NO antidote to it.
Did you read the link I'd posted about bromethalin earlier in this thread? If not, here:

Why Is Bromethalin So Deadly?

Bromethalin is a neurotoxin that affects cells in the brain and liver. It causes sodium accumulation within cells and results in fluid buildup within the brain.

Bromethalin poisoning is fast acting -- signs of brain swelling and central nervous system disturbance can appear within 2 to 24 hours after ingestion. The swelling compresses nerves, which then lose their ability to send messages. Depending on how much poison has been ingested, symptoms can include unsteadiness, weakness, muscle tremors, paddling motions of the limbs, hyperexcitability, depression, vomiting, high fever, stiffness in the front legs, and seizures.


Bromethalin: The New Rodenticide That Can Kill Your Pet


Bromethalin: Rodenticide Poisoning: Merck Veterinary Manual

https://www.aspcapro.org/sites/pro/fi...03toxbrief.pdf

[Abulafia]

Well, I just heard back from TomCat's "help line" (email), and they also said that while some symptoms may show up quickly, others may take a few to several days to show up. So they must be confused as well (what they *didn't* tell me was that the dog would be "Ok").

(And yes, I'd read a lot about bromethalin prior to posting, and have had friends whose dog ingested it, which is why I wrote.)

[SCLAB]

Where in the South are you located? Not exact location but general.

[michellemabelle]

Hey everyone! Yes I'm going to agree with Sue about the Bromethalin thing. I ended up calling the vet that I always take him to and I was just shocked at how terrible they are. I'll never take him there again! It was basically, "No money? Sorry won't help you so good luck to your dog!" I called the local humane society first and they told me to call my vet. After calling my vet I called another vet near my home and the vet was so helpful and made me feel so much better. She was nice and calm about everything and she did tell me that with bromethalin the signs would show up almost immediately and that if it's been about 48 since Coconut ingested it and he seems fine then that means he should be fine but to still keep an eye on him. She also told me that with bromethalin there is no antidote which surprised me from everything I've been reading online with the Vitamin K1 but apparently that's for a different type of poison?

Coconut is still doing fine. Today I played with him in the backyard with his toys and he ran around happily. Had a minor accident with one of the toys. I accidentally hit him in his nose which caused one of his nostrils to spill a drop or two of blood. I quickly wiped it off with some water in my hand and the bleeding stopped immediately so I think that's a good sign, right?

Oh and I'm located in northern Texas!

[Abulafia]

Yes, it is fine for a dog's nostrils to bleed a little as long as you wipe it up. It happens quite frequently. It's a good sign!

I ended up calling the vet that I always take him to

You are pretty funny.