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07-05-2007, 02:56 AM | #1 |
And the winner is... Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mississippi
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| We had a scare last night... My husband had taken Oscar out for the last time before bed in hopes he would potty. He got in an ant bed (we do keep a close eye out for these, we have had a lot of rain and there was a small, new one right where we take the babies to potty--unknown to either of us). Only a couple of bites, but he also ate a few--he eats everything! We quickly got ants off of him and he started throwing up (4 times total). He became lethargic and eyes starting rolling back. We gave nutrical to him. We could not get him to stay awake, nor would he walk--just wanted to go to sleep. We took him to the nearest ER vet (an hour away). The dr. gave him a shot (benadryl). He told us to keep benadryl on hand for these types of emergencies. He is fine this morning--eating, running, peeing, and pooping! It was a scarey evening!
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07-05-2007, 03:36 AM | #2 |
Donating YT 3000 Club Member | what a scare!!!! thank God he's back to normal now!!!! |
07-05-2007, 05:01 AM | #3 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Northern NJ
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| Happy to hear Oscar is doing well this morning! I agree...how scary. I never knew these ants were so dangerous before reading about them on here.
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07-05-2007, 05:15 AM | #4 |
Donating YT 30K Club Member | That is so scary. Are the ants only out in the summer or year round. What type of ants? Glad he is better now.
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07-05-2007, 05:16 AM | #5 |
Mommy to Kikko-man Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: California/taiwan
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| aww the poor little guy .. i hope he's feeling better now. what a scare!
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07-05-2007, 05:46 AM | #6 |
And the winner is... Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mississippi
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| Not sure about what type--just plain ole yard ants, I guess. We live in the country surrounded by pastures. After a rain they are the worst! The summer is always worse than the winter.
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07-05-2007, 05:51 AM | #7 |
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| i never knew ants were so bad. i am so glad everything turned out well. were they fireants? i know these do bite.
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07-05-2007, 05:59 AM | #8 |
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| info wanted WOW I had no idea... We live in the country. Any thing you could pass on as to why would be helpful. What a scare you must of just been so upset.. I am glad for his safe & quick recovery julie |
07-05-2007, 06:41 AM | #9 |
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| That was scarey. I'm so glad lil Oscar will be alright. Yes, you'll want to keep benadryl. It's handy for lots of stuff. Bee stings, etc...
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07-05-2007, 06:45 AM | #10 |
Slave to Max 'n Abbie Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Pittsburgh
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| Glad Oscar is ok. I didn't even know that ants could cause such a problem
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07-05-2007, 06:51 AM | #11 |
Dogs Rule Cats Drool! Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tennessee
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| Poor little Oscar, glad he is back to normal... Give that cutie lots of hugs & kisses for us....
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07-05-2007, 06:54 AM | #12 |
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| Is the benadryl a capsule? liquid? How do you give it and how much do you give? Thanks
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07-05-2007, 07:01 AM | #13 |
Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas
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| I use the children's flavored liquid benadryl.
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07-05-2007, 07:02 AM | #14 |
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| I'm so glad to hear, everything is much better now. Josie & Jojo send Oscar hugs.
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07-05-2007, 07:02 AM | #15 |
No Longer a Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: conway, ar
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| Molly was bitten by an ant at the ballpark and screamed for an hour, then held her foot all day like it was really hurting. We thought she was being a little drama queen, but now I believe her a little more. It never hurt her appetite, and otherwise she was fine, so it wasn't as serious as your baby's. We are out in the country too, lots of little critter's around. I'd also like to know how much you would need to give, just in case. Carla |
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