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: He's been poisoned.
: Jaimie June 20, 2005, 05:55:43 PM

Champie, my farm dog( at work) has been poisoned.  I don't know if he is going to make it.  We don't know what poisoned him.  I am hysterical, I can't believe it.  He is home and he is tranquilized.  He can't be treated for the poison because we have no idea what he ate.  his symptoms were:  Blincking eyes, tilted head, trembling in the hind end and each ear held in a different position then the other.  Does anyone recognize any of these signs?  Please help me. :'(

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: pndlake June 20, 2005, 06:16:05 PM

One year our dogs got into worm medicine for the horses and did the same thing.  They made it ok but it was rough.  My heart goes out to you.  Peggy

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: moonlitcroatia June 20, 2005, 06:16:51 PM

Scheisse!  I am horribly sorry!  I wish I could help you!  I will be thinking of you!  I'm so sorry!

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: shangrila June 20, 2005, 06:19:43 PM

I just want to say good luck! I hope he ends up okay  :-\

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: DixieSugarBear June 20, 2005, 06:32:53 PM

Our thoughs, prayers and good wishes are with you.

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: NatsaintB June 20, 2005, 06:49:56 PM

Oh my goodness Jaime!  I hope the guy pulls through this okay.  We are here for you if you need us.  I'm sorry I can't help on the symptoms, but my shoulder is here.  Good Luck!

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: LuvmyMal June 20, 2005, 07:13:14 PM

Jaime, I hate to hear that. I will definitely keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers

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: dohertyswissy June 20, 2005, 08:25:23 PM

OMG...Jaimie, I am soo sorry.  Any chance he got into any type of horse medicine...cle aning supplies...I'm in foreign territory here.  I am thinking of you.  Fingers...and as Marit always says... Paws crossed!

Hugs,
Heather

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: mastiffmommy June 20, 2005, 09:25:57 PM

Ohhhh Jaimie I am so so sorry to hear about this. It has to be heart breaking to see him and not be able to do anything. I take it he has been to the vet......

Since he is a dog on a farm, a few things came to mind. I am sure these are all things you and the vet already have discussed. Rat poison, lead from old paint, antifreeze, all kinds of fertilizers.

I am sorry I can be of no help, that makes me realize I have a big subject I need to do some studying on. I do have a couple of links though, maybe we can find something in there.

http://www.workingdogs.com/doc0175.htm

http://animalcontrol.co.la.ca.us/html/pages/petownerinfo/Poisons.htm

http://maxshouse.com/database_monographs/adverse_reactions_to_food.htm

http://www.adoptagolden.com/k9stuff/vetcorner/poisons.htm

I have more, but the top link is probably the best one.

I will be thinking of you and Champie and both of you will be in my thoughts and prayers tonight. Please let us know as soon as you know. My whole family is sending big huggs and soft slobbers

Marit

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: Blair June 20, 2005, 11:24:53 PM

Just wanted to say I am sorry ot read this and I hope he gets better.

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: Jaimie June 21, 2005, 03:06:49 AM

As of this morning Champe is the same.  We don't have slug bait, fertilizer or rat poison ANYWHERE on the farm.  The problem is that Champie eats just about anything he can get his lips on so it could have been anything that poisoned him.  I had a terrible night last night, hardly any sleep. I am just beside myself with worry.

Thanks for all the support, it is very mush needed.  I will keep you guys updated.  Thanks again.

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: coonie1970 June 21, 2005, 07:39:27 AM

Oh Jamie My thoughts are with you.
I was wondering if he could have eaten a frog or other animal who may be poisionous?? Im sure you have already thought of that. Maybe if someone knows the side affects for humans to a poisionous animal it may help??
I wish I could help!!
Slobbery kisses.
Hang in there. We will be here for you.
Coonie

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: Carolyn June 21, 2005, 07:58:35 AM

Hope everything turns out ok. Any chance of him eating mushrooms? My thoughts are with you.
Carolyn

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: GrumpyBunny June 21, 2005, 08:37:58 AM

Jaimie, I am so sorry to hear this.  Hang in there, all of our thoughts and prayers are with you...

Marsi

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: GR8DAME June 21, 2005, 09:24:24 AM

Oh my gosh, I just read your post, Jaimie, and I am so sorry! Thoughts and prayers to Champie and your family!
Stella

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: newflvr June 21, 2005, 10:06:39 AM

We are all pulling for you!  I think it's pretty good news that he's made it through the night and isn't worse.  Could be that he's fighting the good battle.  I don't think there's much you can do when he's just being a dog....eating every thing that smells "good"....

Do your neighbors use rat poison?   If a poisoned rat comes on to the farm and dies....

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: mixedupdog June 21, 2005, 01:36:59 PM

Jaime,
Do you live in the South? The blinking eyes and tilted head sounds like toad (bufo) poisoning. They have a pretty limited range, mostly Florida and along the gulf, some further into Texas, a possibility in the Carolinas and Georgia. It can be a long recovery, but most dogs who make it through the first night recover completely eventually.
Our thoughts and prayers with you.

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: Moonhawksowl June 21, 2005, 02:36:54 PM

I'm new to this site, but I really know your feeling,
I went thru it. friday 13th oct. someone poisoned Titan, only two yrs. old, we tried but couldn't save him, three other dogs that where black got it too. but no one was caught.
I'm very happy that your pup is doing well, Blessings to you and your Family