Toxic products

Organophosphates and/or organochlorines

Possibility of intoxication

When watering the lawn
It is essential to wait 24 hours before coming into contact with the lawn for humans, and 48 hours for animals
Other possible intoxications include a large amount of flea control products placed and/or given to the animal in question
Absorption

Ingestion
Skin
Footpads
By licking themselves
Clinical signs/symptoms

Abundant salivation
Nausea
Vomiting
Urinating outside their litter (cats)
Urinating in the house (dogs)
Nervousness
Agitation
Trembling
Convulsions
Fever
Paralysis
At home emergency care

If the intoxication at hand is caused by organophosphates and has occurred less than 4 hours ago, it is important to induce vomiting and then go see your veterinarian.
If the intoxication at hand is caused by organochlorines, vomiting should not be induced due to the irritation and possible burning of the esophagus.
If the intoxicating product has been placed on the skin of the animal, it is required to wash the animal with an animal or baby shampoo with running water and to shave the animal if necessary.
Veterinary care

Activated charcoal: absorbs the toxic products
WARNING: the mortality rate is high. It is very important to act rapidly and consult your veterinarian as soon as possible.

Rat poisoning (rodenticide)

Inviting: it’s tasty!
Potent anti-coagulant
Clinical signs/symptoms

Difficulty breathing
Lethargy
Anorexia
Hemorrhage (stools, urine)
At home emergency care

If the intoxication at hand has occurred less than 12 hours ago, it is important to induce vomiting and to consult with your veterinarian as soon as possible.

Veterinary care

Activated charcoal
Blood transfusion depending on the severity of the case
Vitamin K to aide in coagulation, due to its implication in the coagulation process

Antifreeze gel

Sweet smell and taste, extremely dangerous

Toxic dose:
CAT: 16 ml
DOG: 5 ml/kg
Clinical signs/symptoms

Vomiting
Anorexia
Ataxic
Weary
Polydipsia
Polyuria
Convulsions
Coma
Death
At home emergency care

DO NOT induce vomiting
Consult the closest veterinary clinic
Veterinary care

IV fluids
Antidote of ethylene glycol: ethanol
Activated charcoal
Painkillers
Support therapy

Foods

Onions and garlic

Toxic for;

Dogs
Cats
Cows
Horses
Goats
Causes:

Anemia
Jaundice
Blood in the urine
Diagnostic tests:

Blood tests
Blood smear
Treatment:

IV fluids and transfusion
2- Chocolate, tea, coffee

Toxic for;

Dogs
Horses
Cows
Toxic dose:

Chocolate: 0/5 g/kg
Coffee: 0.1 g/kg
Clinical signs/symptoms

coffee and tea

Vomiting
Hyperactivity
Tachycardia
Increase in respiratory rate
Convulsions
Loss of equilibrium/balance
Chocolate

Vomiting
Hyperactivity
Diarrhea
Fever
Loss of equilibrium/balance
Coma
Blood in the urine
Abdominal cramps
Bradycardia
Veterinary care

Induce vomiting if the intoxication occurred less than 2-3 hours ago
Activated charcoal in order to intercept the toxins released by the intoxication
IV fluids
Antibiotics
Treatment for diarrhea
Stabilize the heart
Stabilize the breathing

Toxic medications


Aspirin
Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin)
Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
Anaprox
VERY HIGH RISK 50 mg/kg


Clinical signs

Vomiting
Stupor
Nausea
Abdominal pain
Renal disorders
Lethargy
Loss of balance/equilibrium
In clinic

Blood and urine analysis
Activated charcoal (induce vomiting if intoxication has occurred less than 12 hours ago)
Antidote
IV fluids
WARNING: The intoxication to Tylenol is devastating and extremely dangerous. In less than 24 hours, the animal can die. This medication causes cyanosis in cats. Additional signs include: blood in the urine, pruritus, inflammation of the face, depression, anorexia.

Drugs


Marijuana
Haschisch
Clinical signs

Dilated pupils
Hypothermia
Coma
Hypersalivation
Respiratory distress
Loss of balance/equilibrium
Treatment

Induce vomiting if the intoxication has occurred recently (NOT if they are in a coma)
IV fluids and wait until the drug has been eliminated
Activated charcoal

Plants


Branches
Stems
Leaves
Toxic flowers
Roots
It is important to be familiar with the name of the plants that we have in our homes (latin names). In case of an intoxication, one must take into account:

the amount ingested
the time elapsed since the ingestion
the animal size
Frequent toxic plants

Aloe: liquid latex; can cause renal problems
Amaryllis bulbs: can induce vomiting and/or diarrhea
Cestrums: fruits, leaves and sap. Can cause respiratory distress, an increase in heart rate, as well as an increase in the arterial pressure
Cottonseed: can induce a severe and deadly case of diarrhea
Dieffenbachia: can cause immediate pain to the oral region, anaphylaxis, edema in the throat
Poinsettia (euphorbia): sap causes a severe irritation of the oropharynx, diarrhea, vomiting
Lillium (cats): stops urine production in the 48 hours following ingestion
Jonquille: causes intense gastric pain, diarrhea, vomiting
Rododendron: causes vomiting, weakness, heart abnormalities, coma, and maybe even death

What to do at home in case of an intoxication


Write down the name of the product in question
Write down the concentration or the dose of the product
Estimate or actually weigh your animal
Contact a veterinarian to find out what needs to be done: 450-641-4003 OR the DMV Center, open 24h/7 days at 514-855-5555 or the anti-poison center at 1-800-548-2423.
Follow the directions
How to induce vomiting at home, if necessary

Hydrogen peroxide 3% (opened less than 3 months ago) Administer 2-5 ml/kg orally without exceeding 40-50 ml in total
Dish soap Make a solution containing 3 tablespoons in 8 ounces of water. Administer 10 ml/kg of this solution.
Syrup of ipecac Dog: 1-2 ml/kg orally
Cat: 3 ml/kg orally
Repeat ONCE 15 minutes later