Very sad

[Kittykat33]

Hello all. A guy here at work told me yesterday he had to put his dog down this past weekend. He was so upset when he was telling me it just broke my heart. He said the dog got a hold of an Advil. He is blaming himself for this. He thinks there is something he could of done. Him and his wife don't remember dropping the Advil on the floor. I didn't know that this could cause a dog's death. I use to give my Pitbull my allergy medicane when she got hives, cause that's what the vet told me to do. Just wanted to share this with you guys. Didn't mean to be a downer.

[ImAChvyGirl]

[checkingthenews]

Originally Posted by Kittykat33

Hello all. A guy here at work told me yesterday he had to put his dog down this past weekend. He was so upset when he was telling me it just broke my heart. He said the dog got a hold of an Advil. He is blaming himself for this. He thinks there is something he could of done. Him and his wife don't remember dropping the Advil on the floor. I didn't know that this could cause a dog's death. I use to give my Pitbull my allergy medicane when she got hives, cause that's what the vet told me to do. Just wanted to share this with you guys. Didn't mean to be a downer.

that is very sad, hopefully he won't beat himself up forever, accidents do happen, but it is sad nontheless. I've lost 3 dogs and 3 cats so far in my life and it nevver is easy.

[frequentflier (Premo)]

Originally Posted by Kittykat33

Hello all. A guy here at work told me yesterday he had to put his dog down this past weekend. He was so upset when he was telling me it just broke my heart. He said the dog got a hold of an Advil. He is blaming himself for this. He thinks there is something he could of done. Him and his wife don't remember dropping the Advil on the floor. I didn't know that this could cause a dog's death. I use to give my Pitbull my allergy medicane when she got hives, cause that's what the vet told me to do. Just wanted to share this with you guys. Didn't mean to be a downer.

It is hard to lose a pet regardless of how they die. Your friend will likely grieve for a long time. Is it possible the dog got into the advil on his own? If I left my purse on the floor, my dog would tear through it and pick out rolaids, gum, candies and who knows what else. She chewed plastic pill bottles if they were within reach.

Most vets will tell you it is OK to give dogs Benedryl for allergies.

There are many household items that *can* be fatal to dogs like chocolate, raisins, grapes; some studies say onions. Medicines and household chemical cleaners are bad and should always be kept out of reach of both pets and children! Certain plants can make both cats and dogs sick.

Of course, not every animal reacts the same way to what they ingest. I have talked to people that say their dog ate a whole box of chocolates or that they feed their dogs grapes on a regular basis.

I would rather be safe than sorry and try to keep the temptations out of harm's way.

[Kittykat33]

Originally Posted by checkingthenews

that is very sad, hopefully he won't beat himself up forever, accidents do happen, but it is sad nontheless. I've lost 3 dogs and 3 cats so far in my life and it nevver is easy.

This morning I gave him a card for him and his family and he just gave me a big hug and thanked me. He said it is very hard on him and the family. His little girl who is 3 thinks that Piper ( the dog ) is just away for a few days, she doesn't understand. He said when he got home last night from work he just stood in the door way cause thats where she wouls greet him at. Like I said it just breaks my heart.

[Kittykat33]

Originally Posted by checkingthenews

that is very sad, hopefully he won't beat himself up forever, accidents do happen, but it is sad nontheless. I've lost 3 dogs and 3 cats so far in my life and it nevver is easy.

I hope not either. Thank-you.

[baileydog]

Originally Posted by Kittykat33

This morning I gave him a card for him and his family and he just gave me a big hug and thanked me. He said it is very hard on him and the family. His little girl who is 3 thinks that Piper ( the dog ) is just away for a few days, she doesn't understand. He said when he got home last night from work he just stood in the door way cause thats where she wouls greet him at. Like I said it just breaks my heart.

Im sure that card meant the world to him. It was so nice of you. Losing your pet is always hard. Let him know we are all praying for him.

[dawn]

[Sonsie]

Originally Posted by frequentflier

Of course, not every animal reacts the same way to what they ingest. I have talked to people that say their dog ate a whole box of chocolates or that they feed their dogs grapes on a regular basis.

I would rather be safe than sorry and try to keep the temptations out of harm's way.

I had a dog eat a whole large bag of hersheys kisses, aluminum foil and all. He had the hershey squirts (forgive me)and crapped tinfoil but wasn't the least bit ill from it. Other than a few messy poops that is. Sadly he had to be put down years later, he chewed up the TV cable and injested the copper. It messed him up so bad the vet couldn't fix him. Sometimes dogs that will chew or eat anything just can't be saved from themselves. My mother-in-laws dog just had surgery after eating her pantyhose for heavens sake.

[Cowgirl]

Originally Posted by Sonsie

I had a dog eat a whole large bag of hersheys kisses, aluminum foil and all. He had the hershey squirts (forgive me)and crapped tinfoil but wasn't the least bit ill from it. Other than a few messy poops that is.

Our old beagle mix did that, too. She also ate several holes in the fiberglass garage door, wooden drawers, a whole pan of stuffing, and got into the trashcan more times than we can count. She had an eating disorder and a stomach of steel.