More and more cases of poisoning
Several large animal hospitals in Sweden report an increase in dogs that have become ill after ingesting narcotics. Some have ingested the preparations while walking, while other cases have occurred at home where the medicines have been left outside.
– We see several cases a month with dogs poisoned, mainly by amphetamines. In some cases, it has ended tragically and the dog has not survived. There is no antidote for amphetamines, so treatment focuses on relieving the symptoms, he says Björn Åbladclinic veterinarian at Blå Stjärnan’s animal hospital in Gothenburg, in an interview in TV4.
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ADHD medication – can have life-threatening consequences
The most common is that dogs ingest ADHD medication that has not been stored safely, according to reports from P4 Gothenburg. These medications are often prescribed to children and adolescents, which increases the risk of them being left out by mistake. Björn Åblad also points out that dogs are drawn to amphetamines, as they like the texture.
In the worst case, amphetamine poisoning can lead to death, but most dogs recover within a few days if they receive treatment in time. Björn Åblad also believes that it is important to start training the dog as a puppy to release things it finds on the ground.
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