comet cleanser Please help me and my yorkie

[Annabel]

Hello. Please help me find the correct answer.

On Tuesday the 27th around 11am my mom and I, along with our yorkies were out side washing some patio chairs with comet cleanser. my smallest yorkie 2.5lb was standing very close to the chair my mom did not see him and she dumped comet cleanser on his head/face (it didn’t help that there was some wind right on his direction. I quickly rinsed his face and head and removed all the cleanser. He seemed t be acting normal. Yesterday the 28th he started have a reverse sneeze, which he sometimes gets if he gets to excited or drinks water to fast. But this time it lasted super long. at least 10 min. I wasn’t with him before he got the revers sneeze so I thought he drank water and he inhaled it. After that he was his normal self. Playing, running, eating and drinking water. Close to 9pm we went on a walk and he was fine. After the walk when we got home he got another reverse sneeze. It was a quick one though. He then was his normal self again. but around 12midnight he was slowly turning in circles and gagging like he wanted to throw up. That lasted a couple of minutes. then he seemed fine and he went to sleep. This morning (29th) (my day off) I was sleeping in and I hear him gagging like he was vomiting but worse. I immediately jumped out of bed and found him turning and falling having a hard time to breath and he couldn’t get up he seemed like he couldn’t control his head. Like maybe he was having a seizer (?) it was a horrible moment. I picked him up and from his nose there was a yellow foam coming out and he couldn’t breath I forced his mouth open and he was able to catch his breath but foam was still coming from his nose and mouth and he was still gagging. This went on for what seemed to be hours. But it probably was a few long min. he seems ok after he was able to breath.



Could this be happing do to the comet cleanser 2 days ago? I know for sure it dropped on his head, but he probably inhaled it to. I’m very worried as he is so tiny 2.5lb 3y/o. Please help as what I should do. I was thinking to take him to the vet but he is a little aggrieve and gets super agitated whenever people get near him I don’t want him to get worse. Thanks so much

[Lovetodream88]

Back away from the computer and get your dog to the vet NOW!

[OwnedByJezebel]

I would have been at the vet already. Comet contains chlorine bleach which is VERY corrosive and would easily damage the mucous membranes of the airway.

[OwnedByJezebel]

Please get to the vet ASAP, I found the following about Comet and dogs:

The concern is that this product is irritating to the stomach and mucus membranes in the mouth and throat. It can cause ulcers in these tissues.
The pain, inflammation, redness and swelling may not be visible for 2-4 hours after the Comet was eaten. The full extent of the injury won't be known for 12 hours after exposure as the corrosive burns take that long to show up.
Treatment of burns in the mucosa should include antibiotics, pain medication as needed, gastrointestinal protectants (e.g. sucralfate), anti-inflammatories (corticosteroid use is controversial) and general supportive care.
In cases with severe oral burns or esophageal burns, your veterinarian may have to place a feeding tube into the dog's stomach so that food and water can be given to him through this tube while the mucosa heals. This can take weeks. There is a risk of a stricture or narrowing forming in the esophagus.
Treatment for a stomach ulcer or burns of the mucosa in the mouth and throat involves giving 3 drugs:


1. Sucralfate (Sulcrate, carafate) which acts as a bandaid to stick to the areas that are ulcerated. Thus, it is very important that this medication be given on an EMPTY stomach.

Here is more: http://www.petplace.com/drug-library...ate/page1.aspx


2. Antacids such as cimetidine (Tagamet), famotidine (Pepcid) or ranitidine (Zantac).

Here is more about Tagamet:
http://www.petplace.com/drug-library...met/page1.aspx

More about Pepcid:
http://www.petplace.com/drug-library...cid/page1.aspx

And more about Zantac:
http://www.petplace.com/drug-library...tac/page1.aspx


3. Antibiotics to prevent bacteria entering the blood stream through the ulcer in the stomach.

[Rhetts_mama]

He could very well have an aspiration pneumonia. Put away the keyboard, grab the car keys and get to the vets NOW. A delay in treatment could very well cost him his life.

[Ellie May]

Vet right now.

[yorkiemom76]

I'm with the others. He needs to see a vet.

[TxVicki]

Good Grief this baby needs to see A VET NOW !!! Yes this can be a very bad reaction to cleanser that went up his nose and into his system.

I guess I just don't understand waiting these few day's and not taking him to the Vet.


SMH!!!

[Annabel]

I called the vet to tell them i was on my way and the vet tech who knows my dog since he was a puppy recommended to wait. that he doesn't need to see a vet right away. she said to keep an eye on him and if he is acting normal (eating,drinking water,playing, and happy) that there is no need for him to see a vet NOW.

[lynzy420]

Originally Posted by Annabel

I called the vet to tell them i was on my way and the vet tech who knows my dog since he was a puppy recommended to wait. that he doesn't need to see a vet right away. she said to keep an eye on him and if he is acting normal (eating,drinking water,playing, and happy) that there is no need for him to see a vet NOW.

IMHO you should see another vet. Any vet who takes a call from someone who says their pup was exposed to cleanser, is demonstrating a new behavior and who is not their self is not a good vet. That pup should be examined and probably receiving the meds just in case. I totally disagree with this situation and of waiting.

[TxVicki]

Originally Posted by Annabel

I called the vet to tell them i was on my way and the vet tech who knows my dog since he was a puppy recommended to wait. that he doesn't need to see a vet right away. she said to keep an eye on him and if he is acting normal (eating,drinking water,playing, and happy) that there is no need for him to see a vet NOW.

WELL heck YOUR the one who said he ISN'T acting Normal.

If it was my dog they woud have been to Vet the same day this happened. Not waiting for day's and watching him supposedly reverse sneeze,turning in circles, vomiting and having foam coming out his nose and trying to breath, IF all these issues don't seem to be a concern to your Vet then I would certainly find another Vet that has best interest in my pet.

I also most certainly would not sit and see all this happen, they would be at the Vet.

But hey it's your dog !!

[Ellie May]

Originally Posted by Annabel

I called the vet to tell them i was on my way and the vet tech who knows my dog since he was a puppy recommended to wait. that he doesn't need to see a vet right away. she said to keep an eye on him and if he is acting normal (eating,drinking water,playing, and happy) that there is no need for him to see a vet NOW.

...which is why you should see the vet NOW.

[Maximo]

If my vet's office told me to wait in a situation like this one, I would be shopping for a new vet.

Please take your dog to a doctor now.

[Lovetodream88]

Originally Posted by Annabel

I called the vet to tell them i was on my way and the vet tech who knows my dog since he was a puppy recommended to wait. that he doesn't need to see a vet right away. she said to keep an eye on him and if he is acting normal (eating,drinking water,playing, and happy) that there is no need for him to see a vet NOW.

How your dog is acting is not normal and you are doing more harm by waiting!

[Yorkiemom1]

Originally Posted by OwnedByJezebel

Please get to the vet ASAP, I found the following about Comet and dogs:

The concern is that this product is irritating to the stomach and mucus membranes in the mouth and throat. It can cause ulcers in these tissues.
The pain, inflammation, redness and swelling may not be visible for 2-4 hours after the Comet was eaten. The full extent of the injury won't be known for 12 hours after exposure as the corrosive burns take that long to show up.
Treatment of burns in the mucosa should include antibiotics, pain medication as needed, gastrointestinal protectants (e.g. sucralfate), anti-inflammatories (corticosteroid use is controversial) and general supportive care.
In cases with severe oral burns or esophageal burns, your veterinarian may have to place a feeding tube into the dog's stomach so that food and water can be given to him through this tube while the mucosa heals. This can take weeks. There is a risk of a stricture or narrowing forming in the esophagus.
Treatment for a stomach ulcer or burns of the mucosa in the mouth and throat involves giving 3 drugs:


1. Sucralfate (Sulcrate, carafate) which acts as a bandaid to stick to the areas that are ulcerated. Thus, it is very important that this medication be given on an EMPTY stomach.

Here is more: Sucralfate (Carafate®) - Page 1


2. Antacids such as cimetidine (Tagamet), famotidine (Pepcid) or ranitidine (Zantac).

Here is more about Tagamet:
Cimetidine HCl (Tagamet®) - Page 1

More about Pepcid:
Famotidine (Pepcid®) - Page 1

And more about Zantac:
Ranitidine HCl (Zantac®) - Page 1


3. Antibiotics to prevent bacteria entering the blood stream through the ulcer in the stomach.

Please DO NOT self treat this baby with the meds listed!!!! This baby MUST be seen by a vet ASAP! He more than likely inhaled the powder and has an aspiration pneumonia!!! At the very least, he could have damage to the mucus membranes in his throat and trachea and lungs....please get him to the vet ASAP!