Now that you're back home, you're busy disinfecting, but if you have cats or dogs, please don't use bleach. Pets ingesting bleach can lead to respiratory and gastrointestinal complications, and even life-threatening situations.
Poisoning can be mild or severe.
Dr. Hovda, the veterinary services director of the American Pet Poison Control Hotline: "The severity of poisoning completely depends on the type of bleach the pet was exposed to."Most cases involve regular household bleach, which is irritating but not corrosive, meaning symptoms can sometimes be treated relatively quickly at home.
Mild poisoning
Dr. Hofda: "In cases where household bleach is diluted with water, symptoms start within a few minutes, including excessive drooling (especially in cats), redness of the skin, mouth, and the area around the mouth."He will wipe his mouth with his paw, but usually won't vomit.
Severe poisoning
Severe bleach poisoning can lead to low blood pressure, shock, and even coma.Other symptoms of bleach poisoning:
1. Coughing
2. Red eyes
3. Discoloration of the soles of the feet
4. Eyes closed, unresponsive to sound, weakness in limbs, irregular breathing
5. Severe cases may experience seizures and tremors lasting from a few seconds to a few minutes, hallucinations, and barking for no reason.
Immediate actions you can take:
If you suspect your pet has ingested bleach, you can immediately:
1. Rinse the mouth with water to remove excess bleach.
2. Wipe the fur to prevent skin burns.
3. Give it some milk to help dilute the ingested bleach.
Dr. Hovdada: "In most cases, symptoms should subside within 30 to 45 minutes after treatment." If there is no improvement, you should immediately take them to a veterinarian.
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