Granny_Weatherwax Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 DS's dog ate about 25 Hall's Menthol cough drops. The active ingredient is menthol and there aren't any ingredients that would cause drowsiness or anything. He must have eaten all of the wrappers because we can't find any evidence of the drops. The package was on the floor and the drops are missing. Should we call the vet? I can't really afford an emergency vet bill. Our town does not have an all night vet clinic so I would have to contact our regular vet. His after hours charges are pretty high. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perry Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 DS's dog ate about 25 Hall's Menthol cough drops. The active ingredient is menthol and there aren't any ingredients that would cause drowsiness or anything. He must have eaten all of the wrappers because we can't find any evidence of the drops. The package was on the floor and the drops are missing. Should we call the vet? I can't really afford an emergency vet bill. Our town does not have an all night vet clinic so I would have to contact our regular vet. His after hours charges are pretty high. Did you try poison control? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smrtmama Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 Aspca poison hotline usa: (888) 426-4435 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smrtmama Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 It should do her any harm, just observe for anxiousness, lethargy, etc. If you're really worried, giving her a little hydrogen peroxide (about 5ml, I've been told) should make her vomit them back up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny_Weatherwax Posted September 26, 2010 Author Share Posted September 26, 2010 Thanks for the advice. We ended up calling the vet who advised us to make the dog vomit. It only took about 2 tbs of peroxide before things started coming up. He cleared a bunch of the wrappers (I didn't do an actual count) and a lot of stomach fluid. I am hoping we got to him before most of the meds were absorbed. We were gone for about 15 mins.(which is when he got into the bag) and had him vomit within another 25 so total time in his stomach was about 30-40 mins. DS is planning an all nighter to hold vigil over the dog. He feels guilty about leaving the drops where the dog could reach them. Poor guy. He was a trooper though and is claiming responsibility. DS called the vet, found out what to do, held the dog while he was vomiting and cleaned up the trashcan. What an experience for a 13yo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny_Weatherwax Posted September 26, 2010 Author Share Posted September 26, 2010 Aspca poison hotline usa: (888) 426-4435 Thank you for this number. I am writing it down on our list of emergency numbers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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