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A HAPPY FOREVER-AFTER FOR BUSTER!
Take a look at Buster’s wonderful forever home! You may remember that
Buster was a little dog taken from a dog fighting ring. He had been used as
a “bait dog” and had suffered repeated injuries over his entire body. Well,
Buster has been given his wish for Christmas – a loving, safe forever home
where he is the “child” of Tahnee Stall and her family.
Tahnee tells us that Buster is learning to trust and has begun playing and
truly enjoying life – the way God meant for him to. We thank you, Tahnee
for taking Buster into your heart and showing him how important he is. We
also thank Mimi Phillips for funding Buster’s medical care and making his
recovery possible. Merry Christmas, Buster! Life is beginning anew for
you!
Raisin Toxicity - Not all human food makes good treats!
The following was sent to us by Heidi Gunter, adopter of Harrison. It is so
important to remember that not all human food is safe for dogs. Raisins
and grapes are one example. Many Shih Tzu and other small dogs love fruit
treats but grapes in any form should be avoided.
Written by:
Laurinda Morris, DVM
Danville Veterinary Clinic
Danville, OH
This week I had the first case in history of raisin toxicity ever seen at
MedVet. My patient was a 56-pound, 5 year old male neutered lab mix that
ate half a canister of raisins sometime between 7:30 AM and 4:30 PM on
Tuesday. He started with vomiting, diarrhea and shaking about 1AM on
Wednesday but the owner didn't call my emergency service until 7AM. I
had heard somewhere about raisins AND grapes causing acute renal failure
but hadn't seen any formal paper on the subject.
We had her bring the dog in immediately. In the meantime, I called the ER
service at MedVet, and the doctor there was like me and had heard
something about it, but we contacted the ASPCA National Animal Poison
Control Center who said to give IV fluids at 1 & 1/2 times maintenance and
watch the kidney values for the next 48-72 hours.
The dog's BUN (blood urea nitrogen level) was already at 32 (normal less
than 27) and creatinine over 5 (1.9 is the high end of normal). Both are
monitors of kidney function in the bloodstream. We placed an IV catheter
and started the fluids. We rechecked the renal values at 5 PM and the
BUN was over 40 and creatinine over 7 with no urine production after a
liter of fluids. At that point I felt the dog was in acute renal failure and
sent him on to MedVet for a urinary catheter to monitor urine output
overnight as well as overnight care.
He started vomiting again overnight at MedVet and his renal values have
continued to increase daily. He produced urine when given Lasix as a
diuretic. He was on 3 different anti-vomiting medications and they still
couldn't control his vomiting. Today his urine output decreased again, his
BUN was over 120, his creatinine was at 10, his phosphorus was very
elevated and his blood pressure, which had been staying around 150,
skyrocketed to 220 ... He continued to vomit and the owners elected to
euthanize.
This is a very sad case - great dog, great owners who had no idea raisins
could be a toxin. Please alert everyone you know who has a dog of this very
serious risk.
Poison Control said as few as 7 raisins or grapes could be toxic. Many
people I know give their dogs grapes or raisins as treats including our ex-
handlers. Any exposure should give rise to immediate concern.
Other foods that are toxic or poisonous to pets:
Alcohol (all alcoholic beverages, ethanol, methanol, isopropyl)
Almonds
Apples seeds
Apricots
Avocado
Broccoli (in large amounts)
Cherry pits
Chocolate (all types)
Coffee grounds, beans & tea (caffeine)
Figs
Garlic
Grapes
Hops (used in home brewing)
Macadamia Nuts
Milk
Moldy/spoiled foods
Mushrooms
Nutmeg
Onions
Peaches
Pear seeds
Plum seed/pit
Potato (leaves & stem, peelings, and unripe green potatoes)
Raisins
Rhubarb leaves
Sugar Free items with Xylitol
Tomatoes (leaves & stem, and green tomatoes)
Walnut hulls
Yeast dough
If you suspect that your dog has eaten something potentially harmful,
immediately contact your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control
Center at 1.888.426.4435