Animal hospitals in metropolitan regions have noticed that more and more dogs are ingesting drugs classified as narcotics. It partly happens outdoors on walks, but what has recently stood out is that the poisoning has taken place in the home. Vets now go out and warn of the danger and inform about the risks.
– We get several cases per month with dogs that come in and are poisoned, mainly by amphetamines, says Björn Åbladwho is a clinic veterinarian at Blå Stjärnan’s animal hospital in Gothenburg, to TV4.
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According to Björn Åblad, the poisoning is believed to be due to dogs ingesting medicines that have not been stored properly and among the most common preparations are ADHD medicines.
– When dogs ingest narcotics in their homes, it is often medicine that has been prescribed for children and young people, and which has not been stored safely, says Björn Åblad.
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How do you notice that the dog has been poisoned – 3 symptoms
Cannabis and amphetamines are also common for dogs to accidentally ingest. Åblad believes that dogs seem to like the taste and texture of amphetamine and that it is exciting when it crackles. But if a dog ingests amphetamine, it can die in the worst case, so it is important to review the storage of medicines and pay attention to symptoms.
– Cannabis makes the dogs sleepy, while amphetamines make them anxious. You can notice that they bounce around, have large pupils, get palpitations and generally act nervous, says Björn Åblad to TV4.
There is no antidote for amphetamines. If the dog has ingested it, the vet can only alleviate the symptoms and calm the dog down. Usually it can take a few days before the dog recovers.
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Source: nyheter24.se
