06-10-2011, 05:26 AM
Hi Deborah,
Some reassurance here for you and others, I know how hard it is to loose our pets.
From what I have read there is supportive care to try to save an animal. Activated charcoal etc. Oxygen, IV line, all the usual treament for shock and trying to initially remove toxins from the mouth by wiping them out with some paper towels, gauze etc. It really matters how long the animal has had the toxin in its mouth, in relation to how well the animal will over come the toxin. The area of biggest concern is the gums, because the gum area is where it is absorbed the bloodstream. If a person does not take out the toad toxin many will die within 15 minutes of it entering the mouth. The smaller in weight the animal it is the quicker you need to act because they die more rapidly from this.
Sometimes all a vet can do is tell you what to do to carry this procedure out on your own. But also if you are close enough and can reach the office in time, they can help. You should call ahead with this kind of an emergency so they can set up to help the animal. Unfortunately this often happens at night when it is real problematic because of the time to save them can be a short window.
I read that since this affects the nervous system, that an animal may clench its mouth shut and be hard to get to the toxin or it may bite down, so a person should be prepared to block open the mouth with what is handy, like a piece of wood.
There really is much a person can do to save their own animal and much you can do to prevent toads in the area where they are kept or let out at night.
Lots of good info on google or bing. The whole thing is just to be prepared to take matters into your own hands, since this is a fast acting toxin that can kill.
Lucy
Having another Great day in Paradise, Wherever that Maybe!
Some reassurance here for you and others, I know how hard it is to loose our pets.
From what I have read there is supportive care to try to save an animal. Activated charcoal etc. Oxygen, IV line, all the usual treament for shock and trying to initially remove toxins from the mouth by wiping them out with some paper towels, gauze etc. It really matters how long the animal has had the toxin in its mouth, in relation to how well the animal will over come the toxin. The area of biggest concern is the gums, because the gum area is where it is absorbed the bloodstream. If a person does not take out the toad toxin many will die within 15 minutes of it entering the mouth. The smaller in weight the animal it is the quicker you need to act because they die more rapidly from this.
Sometimes all a vet can do is tell you what to do to carry this procedure out on your own. But also if you are close enough and can reach the office in time, they can help. You should call ahead with this kind of an emergency so they can set up to help the animal. Unfortunately this often happens at night when it is real problematic because of the time to save them can be a short window.
I read that since this affects the nervous system, that an animal may clench its mouth shut and be hard to get to the toxin or it may bite down, so a person should be prepared to block open the mouth with what is handy, like a piece of wood.
There really is much a person can do to save their own animal and much you can do to prevent toads in the area where they are kept or let out at night.
Lots of good info on google or bing. The whole thing is just to be prepared to take matters into your own hands, since this is a fast acting toxin that can kill.
Lucy
Having another Great day in Paradise, Wherever that Maybe!
Lucy
Having another Great day in Paradise, Wherever that Maybe!
Having another Great day in Paradise, Wherever that Maybe!