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Jack Russell terrier toxicity, Toxicity in Jack Russell terriers,
Conquest Terriers, Brantford, Ontario, Canada.
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Serving Brantford, Hamilton, London, Milton, Toronto, Niagara, St.
Catharines, Fort Erie, Buffalo New York.
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Toxicity: Warning Signs
"Knowing one's dogs and recognizing differences in
their behavior are vitally important and may save their
lives."
Knowing one's dogs and recognizing differences in their
behavior are vitally important and may save their lives.
It's always wise to consult a veterinarian, rather than to
treat a suspected illness oneself. Don't simply shrug off
lethargy by blaming it "on the weather". Be alert, too, to
other signals, such as:
- BREATHING DIFFICULTY - Labored or difficult breathing,
a change from normal respirations (reduced or very rapid),
very deep "stomach" breathing, shallow breathing or
irregular breaths.
UNUSUAL ACTIONS - Pawing at the head, chasing its tail
or trying to bite itself. (Pawing at the ears may indicate
a ringing sound indicative of some toxicity). Increased
salivation; frequent swallowing - increased and unusual
thirst; watering of the eyes or nose; dry mouth - numbness
of tissues when pressed with a fingernail; pale gums
(indicating possible shock syndrome); dilated pupils and
bumping into things.
DIGESTIVE SYSTEM UPSETS -- Diarrhea (foul smelling);
foul breath odor; vomiting; pain on defecation or when
palpating the abdomen; cramps; constipation; blood or
mucous in feces or vomitus. (Save part of any unusual
substance the dog excretes in a clean medicine bottle and
take with dog to the veterinarian).
TEMPERATURE VARIATIONS - High or low temperatures and
unusual swings in temperature.
HEART PROBLEMS - Weak or irregular beat from the dog's
normal beat. (A dog's heart does not beat with the same
type of rhythm as a human's. Listen carefully several
times when your dog is at rest under normal
circumstances). Fleeting pulse or rapid or slow pulse. To
take a dog's pulse, locate the artery in the dog's groin
when the dog is at rest to find normal pulse. (This is
also a pressure point in case of a bad cut below the
point).
NERVOUS SYSTEM PROBLEMS -- Shivering; unusual,
uncoordinated movements; shock; coma; paralysis;
convulsions.
BLOOD CONTENT PROBLEMS - Your vet may need to take a
blood sample from the dog's jugular vein for analysis of
calcium, phosphorous, lead, glucose, uric acid, or
bilirubin content.
URINARY/INTERNAL TRACT PROBLEMS - Increased or
decreased volume of urine; pain on urination or
defecation; blood in urine or stool; increased frequency;
loose stools.
Val R. Beasley, D.V.M. Ph.D., at the Toxicology Hotline
observes, "When a pet is poisoned you should contact your
veterinarian before any emergency treatment is begun, and
then follow the veterinarian's instructions... In most
cases, poisoning can be prevented, but in instances of
actual toxicosis, the correct actions often can save the
animal's life." Beasley also notes that three things should
be kept in mind to avoid toxicosis in a dog: 1) The
personality of the dog, 2) The dog's environment, and 3) The
alertness of the animal owner or caretaker.
NORMAL VITAL SIGNS
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Respirations per Minute |
Heartbeats per Minute |
Temperature oF |
| Dog |
15-30 |
62-130 |
100.9-101.7 |
| Cat |
20-30 |
110-130 |
100.4-101.6 |
Article posted with permission of the
Pacific Northwest Jack Russell Terrier Network
May 1997 Terrier Tails newsletter
Courtesy of Jena Cornehl |
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