husky_love Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 My little Aussie Shepherd puppy (9 months) ingested a large amount of snail bait. We didn't realise until he started convulsing uncontrollably. He's now in hospital in an induced coma. Has this happened to anyone else and did your dog survive? I need some hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lappiemum Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 Hi HuskyLove So sorry to hear your news - hopefully your puppy will be strong enough to pull through. Snail bait is very evil stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 Oh Dear I am so sorry. if he was convulsing, it doesn't sound good- but hopefully he will be strong and pull through.It is a horrible poison Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gretel Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 Oh no I do feel for you I lost a Newfie to snail bait and nearly lost my Dobe too Hopefully you will have a good outcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
husky_love Posted March 6, 2010 Author Share Posted March 6, 2010 Thanks for your messages. We can only hope & pray. My Siberian is now walking around the house howling and barking which is unlike her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSoSwift Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 With very intensive nursing they can pull through. It is not a guarentee they will, but your puppy may. All the positive thoughts I can muster for you and your baby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spottychick Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 Ah I hope he's okay! I don't know what the chances are - fortunately every time I've had a dog eat snail bait I've been able to induce vomiting and get the stuff out of their system before it could go very far. I refuse to use any kind of poison because of episodes like this. The worst was with ratsack..... man that was not nice. But hopefully you got your sweetheart help in time!! Fingers crossed for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gretel Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 Any news? I so hope there is good news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissMolly Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 I hope your little one has made it through the night Husky Love.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
husky_love Posted March 7, 2010 Author Share Posted March 7, 2010 (edited) Great news all. My little boy has made (and I quote) 'a miraculous' recovery. His seizures stopped and he came out of his induced coma. The vet is really thrilled with his progress and now they are just monitoring his blood & liver to make sure there's no issues coming up there. A big thank you to the excellent staff at the Vet emergency clinic in Carnegie, Vic. Unfortunately the snail bait was in my mum's garden when we were visiting with the dogs. 3 key learnings here: 1. Supervise, supervise, supervise 2. You not only have to be vigilant around your own home but also when you take your dogs to other people's homes 3. Take out pet insurance. Seriously.. esp if your dogs are naughty like mine Thanks to all for your well wishes. I have no doubt all that positive energy helped!! Edited March 7, 2010 by husky_love Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gretel Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 Excellent news!!! I am so happy for you! Yes snail bait is awful stuff. My girls got a whole packet when they pushed some pailings out of the fence and went into next doors yard. I won't have it anywhere here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kendall Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 Glad to hear he is on the road to recovery Can I suggest that you report this to https://services.apvma.gov.au/AerpWebApp/ from this thread http://www.dolforums.com.au/index.php?showtopic=160494 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grace Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 That's great news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebs Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 good news! I know a dog who was badly baited, he made it through, was very touch and go, but he pulled through! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 Excellent news So glad he's made it thus far! PS: "naughty" is when a puppy does something deliberately, after training/educating in the 'correct' way. eating something which smells enticing, and is readily available is not "naughty" ..it is being a dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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