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Here is # of 10 for the 10 Most Common Toxicoses in Dogs – Hydrocarbons

Hydroc10arbons are in numerous products, including paints, varnishes, engine cleaners, furniture polish, lighter fluid, lamp oils, paint removers, and fuel oil (e.g. acetone, xylene, kerosene, gasoline, naphtha, mineral oil). GI signs such as vomiting and diarrhea are common in dogs ingesting hydrocarbons. Mild to moderate eye irritation and reversible ocular injury may occur after contact with most hydrocarbons.¹ Acute but prolonged skin exposure to some hydrocarbons can result in dermal burns and, occasionally, systemic effects.

Low-viscosity, highly volatile hydrocarbons (e.g. those found in kerosene, gasoline, liquid furniture polish) are aspiration hazards. Pulmonary damage, transient CNS depression or excitement, hypoxia, inflammation, and, potentially, secondary infection (pneumonia) can occur. Hepatic and renal damage have been reported from a percentage of both experimental and field cases of hydrocarbon poisoning. Some hydrocarbons are also apparently capable of sensitizing the myocardium to endogenous catecholamines, resulting in arrhythmias and even complete cardiovascular collapse.

This information is from the “Toxicology Brief” ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center.

Bottomline – Hydrocarbons are not only bad for the environment, but they are bad for our dogs!  Keep these locked away or sealed and use natural, green products in the house.

Simon and Quincy

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Because of
the risk of aspiration, emesis is contraindicated in patients ingesting products
containing hydrocarbons. Dilution can be recommended. To treat topical exposure,
bathe the dog with a liquid dishwashing detergent. Flush the eyes copiously with
saline in cases of ocular exposure. Closely monitor patients for aspiration
pneumonia, particularly in vomiting dogs.¹⁶ Treatment is supportive
and symptomatic .

The FDA sent out an alert about Chicken Jerky products from China a few days ago.

Here is the alert:

FDA is advising consumers who choose to feed their dogs chicken jerky products to watch their dogs closely for any or all of the following signs that may occur within hours to days of feeding the products: decreased appetite; decreased activity; vomiting; diarrhea, sometimes with blood; increased water consumption and/or increased urination. If the dog shows any of these signs, stop feeding the chicken jerky product. Owners should consult their veterinarian if signs are severe or persist for more than 24 hours. Blood tests may indicate kidney failure (increased urea nitrogen and creatinine). Urine tests may indicate Fanconi syndrome (increased glucose). Although most dogs appear to recover, some reports to the FDA have involved dogs that have died.

FDA, in addition to several animal health diagnostic laboratories in the U.S., is working to determine why these products are associated with illness in dogs. FDA’s Veterinary Laboratory Response Network (VLRN) is now available to support these animal health diagnostic laboratories. To date, scientists have not been able to determine a definitive cause for the reported illnesses. FDA continues extensive chemical and microbial testing but has not identified a contaminant.

So, if your Mom gives you a chicken jerky treat, don’t eat it…I know that is going to be hard but better to be safe than sorry!

Simon