Would kill dogs – accidentally swallowed killing fluid • brought “salon drunk” to the emergency room
A killing of a 70-80 kilos heavy and aggressive dog in northwestern Skåne was ending in disaster.
The killing fluid would be injected into meatballs but instead ended up in the veterinarian’s mouth.
“It can be taken up by mucous membranes and is very dangerous just because it is so extremely potent,” says Robert Ter Horst, Deputy Head of the District Veterinarians.
A veterinarian from the district veterinarians in northern Skåne would kill an aggressive dog located in a car in early March this year. To get the killing fluid in the dog, it was injected into meatballs, but at the fifth bun, the liquid sprayed through the meatball – against the veterinarian’s mouth and face.
A notification to the Swedish Work Environment Authority shows that the veterinarian received 1 milliliter of the fluid, which is sufficient to kill an animal of ten kilos. The veterinarian became spinning, tired and was described as slightly “salon drunk”. After a conversation with the manager, ambulance transport to the emergency room became necessary, but he could later go home.
“Very dangerous”
District veterinarians’ Deputy Chief Robert Ter Horst chooses not to comment on the specific case, but says that it is unusual for animal depictions to take place in a car and not least that veterinarians get killing fluid.
“It happens very rarely, there are a few cases,” he tells TV4 News.
He describes killing fluid as “a very potent agent”.
– It can be taken up by mucous membranes and is very dangerous just because it is so extremely potent. If something happens, you should call an ambulance directly.
Great responsibility on the animal owner
He emphasizes that the animal owner has a great responsibility to ensure the environment in the event of a killing. It should be good lighting, access to water and a safe place to reduce the risks.
– Some pet owners forget it, but they have a great responsibility. The person who owns an animal and calls a veterinarian must also make sure we can do a good job.
He highlights the importance of a safe work environment, and that all serious incidents are investigated.
– We always try to learn lessons, he says.