Wellness dog advice on the chat today regarding lead poisoning in dogs. Lead toxicity and lead poisoning is medically known as Plumbism, and refers to poisoning by ingestion or inhalation of products containing lead. When lead-based paint on the walls are fine, but if disturbed, causing dust and chips of paint on the floor, this is where the problem starts. Dogs will swallow pieces in particular paint - especially puppies. The substance of the moving and scraping the paint settles into the pet's fur and between his toes and is inhaled through his nose. This is one of the most common causes of lead poisoning in dogs, when a house is renovated or repainted.
Paint for 1977 contained high levels of lead and some companies today are still produced using this paint on children and pet products. Although the Consumer Product Safety Commission monitors the safety of all toys for man and forcing a federal standard for lead in paint for toys, there is not an organization that regular testing of pet toys, nor is there a standard for lead in toys pet. So pet owners must be vigilant to ensure that their pets are out of Harms way when renovating their homes. It's not just paint, which can cause poisoning in dogs or other pets.
Lead poisoning or lead toxicity may come from the following;
1. Paint, or the disruption of the paint
2. Lead
3. Lead pellets
4. Household items such as curtain weights, linoleum, carpet padding, and foil from the top of wine bottles
5. Car parts like batteries, wheel weights, leaded gasoline and waste oil from cars with leaded gasoline
6. Building materials such as solder, putty and caulking
7. Plumbing and roofing
Puppies are more likely to result in materials due to their chewing, playful nature and their need to swallow just about anything.
Dogs are more likely than cats to eat lead-based items and larger quantities of lead include younger animals than older animals. In pregnant animals, the babies are affected, as lead crosses the placenta and is excreted in the milk of the mother, causing the fetus to be done.
Lead poisoning in dogs can lead to gastrointestinal problems like vomiting and diarrhea. It can lead to anemia and seizures, and suppress the immune system. Basically if your dog or pet has lead poisoning, he is very sick and certainly requires immediate emergency medical assistance.
Signs and symptoms
* Loss of appetite
* Abdominal pain
* Vomiting
* Diarrhea
Anxiety
* Aggressive Behavior
* Muscle twitching
* In coordination
* Weakness
* Seizures
* Blindness
* Deafness
* Behavioral changes
* Mental "dullness" (not alert)
* Increased thirst and urination
* Shortness of breath
* Intolerance for exercise
If you notice any of these symptoms in your pet, immediately contact your veterinarian.
To the vet for proper diagnosis of your dog, he can perform a series of exams, such as diagnostic tests, a complete blood count, serum biochemistry tests for liver and kidney function should include and assessment of the degree of systemic injury due to the lead. Another test would be a blood-lead level test to determine the amount of lead concentration in the body of your dog. Pumping the stomach and enemas are performed to remove the remaining lead. Surgery may be necessary to remove an object in the stomach. Fluids are administered intravenously to correct dehydration and urinary excretion of lead easier. Diazepam phenobarbital or pentobarbital administered to control seizures.
So as you can see, if your dog is, God forbid would lead poisoning to get you talking about a very involved, sad, uncomfortable, stressful and expensive vet. Not to mention the recovery time and medications your dog may be called on for a while, and frequent follow-up visits.
Home Care
Pet health is very natural and commonly used by pet owners around the world with highly successful results, especially when it comes to common pet diseases. However, in this case there is no natural or home for lead poisoning in dogs. In veterinary care to call if you suspect your dog has ingested lead-containing materials or leave any of the above signs.
Once your pet home from the vet is important that you are taking medication exactly as prescribed by your veterinarian to manage and monitor your pet daily. Write down any symptoms that get worse or you notice any new symptoms. Immediately discuss these changes with your veterinarian.
Prevention
Wellness means dog pet owner awareness and a large part of preventing lead poisoning in dogs is consciousness. Being aware of the items or chemicals around your home and garden containing lead and ensure that they reach from your dog - taking into account any special abilities of your dog in his breed can be taught or owner. If you remove all sources of lead in your home and garden would be the best means of prevention. Keep your dog from a renovation that can go into your house and away from discarded materials. Keep your dog away from your garage if you know you leaded materials store. It is also important to make sure the dog toys and bowls are lead free. Never underestimate your dog. Assuming your dog does not get into things because he has worn out the puppy stages, or just not bothered would take a very sick dog. Do not take any risk and all the toxins away from your dog to keep accessible - at all times.
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