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OMG...I'm laying in bed and my husband comes and asks "what's the pink pill do?" I turn on the light and tell him that's his cholesterol pill. He says "well I guess Lucian is going to have good cholesterol because he just took my pill."
WTH...how did Lucian get the pill?!?! Apparently, the hubby dropped it and Lucian snatched it and swallowed it.
My question is do I need to worry this is going to kill him? Lucian's 50+ lbs and turned 5 months old today.
The pill he took is a 20mg Simvastatin. I know some over the counter meds are harmful for pets but I have NO IDEA about cholesterol meds.
Help!!!
Sahana and her Angel Leland
November 17, 2009 - June 30, 2014
May you finally be healthy and running free at the Rainbow Bridge. Until we meet again my sweet boy!
I am not sure what it can do either. If you have the Home Again Microchip you can call the ASPCA poison control and they waive the fee. Or take him to the ER vet. Sorry I couldn't be of more help
hugs
Michelle & Angel Sassy
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LUCIAN!!!!! It wasn't candy silly boy!!!
Geez, Im sure you are crazy with worry!
Just ditto Michelle's suggestion!
Please update as soon as you can catch your breath!
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
Well, he seems to be doing fine. He's still with us and following the hubby around. We were just outside and the wind is blowing here...so he's chasing leaves and running around like he's lost his mind. As I'm typing this the big lug is trying to crawl into my lap and keep from doing anything but focusing on him.
I think he's going to be fine...thank goodness...just with better cholesterol numbers...
Well I think he needs to go for his morning poop.
Sahana and her Angel Leland
November 17, 2009 - June 30, 2014
May you finally be healthy and running free at the Rainbow Bridge. Until we meet again my sweet boy!
Hi Sahana and silly Lucian,
I am certainly not a vet, but I think Lucian getting hold of one of these pills will not hurt him......they can affect the liver, but I think it would take more than one pill to do any significant damage. Plus, the liver has the capability to repair itself, so at worst, have his liver enzymes checked soon if it is a worry for you. I know Dr Pam will give you much better advice, but I just wanted to alleviate some of your fear and stress.
Love,
Bonnie & Angel Polly
WOW... those crazy pups! I don't know either but I am glad to read he's acting normal this morning!
Hugs!
Alison with the Spirit of Shelby fur-ever in her heart
Shelby Lynne; Jack Russell/Shiba Inu mix. Proud member of the April Angels of 2014.
October 15, 2000 to April 8, 2014
Our story: Broke rear leg in June 2013 - non-conclusive results for cancer so leg was plated and pinned. Enlarged spleen in September 2013 and had it removed and was diagnosed with Hemangiosarcoma and started chemotherapy. Became a Tripawd January 8th, 2014 and definitive Hemangiosarcoma diagnosis. Three major surgeries in 7 months and Shelby took them all like a champ only to lose her battle to cancer in her brain. We had 8 amazing extra months together and no regrets. #shelbystrong #loveofmylife
Yeah, he's following his Daddy around hoping he can sneak another little pill!
LUCIAN! They are NOT. M&Ms!!!
I can just picture that big boy trying to crall in your lap! My big lug Mhrtle plops her front laws snd big ole' head on my lap.......and we sure do love, don t we!
Glad the pup is doing okay!!!
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
Well, it's been over 12 hours since he took the little pink pill. We've been outside a bunch this morning and he just runs around chasing leaves, watching birds, and looking for frogs at the pond. He did wipe out there because he runs so fast and tries to swivel for a quick turn and he flipped himself over in the gravels. It looked like it would hurt (at least if I did something like that) but he popped up and took off running again!!
He's gone and peed plenty but I haven't seen him poop yet...hmmm. Not unless he snuck off while I was trying to turn on the spigot so he could get a drink...he was out of sight for a minute but it usually takes him a little longer than that to poop. Oh well...I'll stay on the look out...
I think he's actually laying down right now...finally some peace without his trying to crawl in my lap while I type.
Sahana and her Angel Leland
November 17, 2009 - June 30, 2014
May you finally be healthy and running free at the Rainbow Bridge. Until we meet again my sweet boy!
Since I got this pic in the forum thing figured out here's some I took of him this morning.
He gets lazy holding up those ears.
November 17, 2009 - June 30, 2014
May you finally be healthy and running free at the Rainbow Bridge. Until we meet again my sweet boy!
Oh Leland, you .ade the perfect choice to make your humans smile!
Nd you picked such a handsome boy too! I love the strong lines...the strong bone structure in his face. And those ears!!! I love the "lazy" ears!!! That just adds to his specialness! Besides, when you run like the wind and tumble and rumble, it's hard to keep those things up straight!
Love this update!!!!!
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
Oy vey the things I missed yesterday! I'm glad he's ok. No idea what kind of danger that poses but obviously not too much if he's pronking around like that. He sure is good lookin! Glad you figured out how to post photos.
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So will his ears eventually just stay up on their own? I love them up (or down). He's adorable!!! And very regal for sure. What a beautiful dog!
He does have a very long snout ... Love it!
Shelby Lynne; Jack Russell/Shiba Inu mix. Proud member of the April Angels of 2014.
October 15, 2000 to April 8, 2014
Our story: Broke rear leg in June 2013 - non-conclusive results for cancer so leg was plated and pinned. Enlarged spleen in September 2013 and had it removed and was diagnosed with Hemangiosarcoma and started chemotherapy. Became a Tripawd January 8th, 2014 and definitive Hemangiosarcoma diagnosis. Three major surgeries in 7 months and Shelby took them all like a champ only to lose her battle to cancer in her brain. We had 8 amazing extra months together and no regrets. #shelbystrong #loveofmylife
mom2shelby said
So will his ears eventually just stay up on their own? I love them up (or down). He's adorable!!! And very regal for sure. What a beautiful dog!He does have a very long snout ... Love it!
They are supposed to eventually stand on their own without the aid of posting (when they're taped up like a football goal post). Leland's ears stood on their own fairly quickly...we only had to post them for 1 1/2-2 months. Lucian's ears though are going to take longer. Lucian's cut is different than Leland's (we had requested a Medium crop) but Lucian's is more like a "Show crop" because they're much longer than Leland's were which is typical of that type of cropping.
Lucian's ears were already cropped when we found him so we couldn't request the shorter cropping...
My husband is determined to get them to stand all the time so we'll just keep posting them. He had a scab on one ear that we've been trying to heal up before we post them again...Lucian was scratching and made a sore.
Sahana and her Angel Leland
November 17, 2009 - June 30, 2014
May you finally be healthy and running free at the Rainbow Bridge. Until we meet again my sweet boy!
I am sorry for the late reply but if your dog eats any unprescribed pill you should always call your vet or the poison control ASAP because some drugs can be absorbed quickly and have very serious side effects. Just 1 or 2 Advil eaten by an average size dog can cause a stomach ulcer or kidney failure. Often it is advisable to make the dog vomit before the drug is absorbed and some dogs will need IV fluids or activated charcoal. Some other drugs or chemicals can cause esophageal irritation so in that case you do NOT want to make the dog vomit.
I am glad that your dog is okay.
Pam
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