[ama0722]

Oh no, it was forced. But I just opened her mouth and tilted her head so she had to swallow. I think it could hurt them but not nearly as much as the chocolate would!

 

[Gracie's Mom]

Good to know - so glad you found out what to do early enough. You could probably use a baby "medicine syringe" to also force it down her. We give our other dog Potassium Bromide 2x daily for Epilepsy and she hates it. The syringe work pretty well too. So, just like a teaspoon or so?
Karen

 

[Beamer]

Glad Gracie is better! She remind me of Beamer.. He was 5.5lbs at 6months old.. he was pretty small for his age.. but now he is almost 10lbs at 11 months old tomorrow! Wow.. where did the time go?!

Ryan

 

[Lina]

Karen, it's actually more like 1 tablespoon (that's what I was told for a 10lb dog). If the dog doesn't throw up right away, you an administer it up to 3 times within 10 minutes of each administration until the dog throws up. It's a good thing to know for emergencies.

 

[katy_258]

hey dont even worry about the almond thing. i know you are probably not freaking out about it anymore but just to reassure you even better we give my dog Xander almonds instead of dog treats! We bite them in half and then give him half all the time. we even told the vet and he thought it was fine!

 

[maryam187]

FYI, almonds contain very small amounts of cyanide, that's why humans shouldn't eat too many on a daily basis (talking about >15 almonds every day). I'm sure there's a limit for dogs too.

 

[Gracie's Mom]

I've NEVER heard about the cyanide before. We eat almonds like crazy all the time - we thought they were good. So is that why I have been a little brain dead the last couple of years? LOL
Karen

 

[Missy]

Oh Karen, I just read this thread. I am so happy that Gracie is OK. I am glad to know about the peroxide. That is good thing to keep by the sink-- where do you get a baby syringe?

 

[Gracie's Mom]

Missy - You know those little "droppers" or syringes (without the needle) the pharmacy gives to you to measure liquid medicine for kids. The syringes would probably work better than the "droppers" when you are forcing it down them. Ask the pharmacy for a freebie, or you may be able to find them for sale there if they won't give you one. Vets also give them out for animals.

Karen

 

[maryam187]

Karen,
just re-read about the almonds. It is the BITTER almonds that contain the Amygdaline, which is a cyanogenic glycoside. So never mind :biggrin1:

 

[Gracie's Mom]

Thank goodness - can you imagine the years that I had cut off my life if it were true.

 

[Guest]

I posted this in another thread..but this is a video clip on how to make your dog vomit if they've swallowed something they shouldn't have... (I book marked it)

http://www.expertvillage.com/video/23422_dog-first-aid-poisonous.htm

 

[Havtahava]

Diane, I've referred to that site in the past for other things, but didn't recall seeing that particular video. Knowing how to use hydrogen peroxide for inducing vomiting is a great tool to have in your head! Thanks for sharing that link.

 

[Guest]

I think I did read somewhere that you are not suppose to induce vomiting if they swallow
something caustic as it can cause more damage coming back up...can anyone elaborate on this?

 

[Jane]

I think I did read somewhere that you are not suppose to induce vomiting if they swallow
something caustic as it can cause more damage coming back up...can anyone elaborate on this?

Diane,

This is true for human kids, so it would also make sense for our furkids!

 

[Gracie's Mom]

Thanks, Diane. I hope it is a bit of information that I will never have to use.

Karen

 

[maryam187]

Yes, you don't want to induce vomiting if someone (some'dog') ingested acids or alkalines, because they damage the esophagus&co. when they go down and will do so once again if they come up (vomiting). So the induced vomiting is only good for non-irritating stuff.

 

[Guest]

I think if that is the case your suppose to give them something right away to coat the stomach...like Pepto Bismol.

 

[maryam187]

In humans you give active charcoal and an additional antidote, in some cases you do gastric lavage.

 

[Guest]

..Oh...that's what she mentioned in the video about the hydrogen peroxide!