Gorilla Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 So I got home last night to find a Mangled up bottle of Round Up that was half full..... So the Dog managed to find this on a shelf and went to town on it... Ive done a bit of googling and most sites say Roundup is harmless for dogs... He seems fine, not sick or anything, but anyone have an idea if this is going to affect him??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal House Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Where does it say Roundup is harmless to dogs? Was it already made up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal House Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 I'd be phoning the vet and asking their advice, it isn't harmless at all. Dangers The active chemical in Roundup Weed Killer is Glyphosate which is poisonous if ingested. Symptoms of illness include nausea, vomiting, weakness, irritation in the mouth, difficulty breathing and possibly coma. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSoSwift Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Definately vet. When it is made up it doesn't causue serious issues but can cause local irritation, allergic reactions etc. My mum ended up with a cat that went blind in both eyes after it walked through some longer weeds that had been very recently sprayed with roundup. Definately get him checked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mita Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 There's a national & also state-based poison information centres with hot lines to call. The West Australian one is the only one that says they'll give limited advice about pets (covers SA & NT, too). The national one tells pet owners to call their vet. http://www.scgh.health.wa.gov.au/OurServices/WAPIC/index.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megan_ Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 (edited) Call an emergency vet - I've always rang out of hours to check on something and they've always told me if I need to go in or not. I can't imagine that Roundup is harmless. Please seek help ASAP as if it is an issue then every delay = dog absorbs more. Edited March 14, 2013 by megan_ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulesP Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 It is harmless in that you can use it in your garden under certain conditions. You are supposed to let the spray dry before letting the dog back into the garden. Drinking a heap of it wouldn't be good. Hope your dog is ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dame Aussie Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Id be going straight to the vet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Her Majesty Dogmad Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 3 of my dogs got into a bag of fertiliser - i would have thought it harmless but rang the vet and he said - emergency - get them up here to get their stomachs pumped! Best to check with a professional. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorilla Posted March 14, 2013 Author Share Posted March 14, 2013 Spoke to Vet, and he says he will be fine. Took him out to teh dog park yesterday and had a ball. Hasnt shown any signs of illness.. Thanks all...here is a pic of him for good measure.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 LOL, he looks big and beautiful enough to make Roundup look like a nice cup of tea. Good news he is happy and healthy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Is the dogs name Chuck Norris? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Is the dogs name Chuck Norris? :laugh: :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hankdog Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 great looking boy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeelerLove Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 what a gorgeous looking boy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadWoofter Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 What a gorgeous boy. Glad to hear there were no ill effects Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alyosha Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 When dealing with chemicals, or wondering what to do in a case like this, there are several places you can look for info. One is the label. If the bottle has been chewed google will give you a label for most registered chemicals pretty quickly. The other important place is the MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet). A glyphosate example is here: http://agspray.net.au/msds/glyphosate360.pdf An MSDS can be found online for most chemicals, and is a great way to get some immediate information that will help you decide what to do next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YOLO Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 Glad to hear your boy is ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dame Aussie Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 Glad he's alright. He's a cracker! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazar Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 Glad to hear he ok too. What a beautiful looking boy. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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