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05-04-2006, 02:38 PM | #1 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: May 2006 Location: Northridge
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| Snail Killer Murders Yorkie Please, please, please. Don't let your Yorkie anywhere near snail poison or snail bait. My six year old Penelope passed away last week thanks to our gardener. He had been warned, knew Penelope, but he used it mixed into the soil around new plantings. I had Penelope to our Vet within 20 minutes of when the symptoms started. They are usually severe tremors. Many dogs survive but it all depends on their size and how much they consumed. Most of the snail killers contain metaldehyde. It is a killer, one teaspoon per 10 lbs of dog is toxic. There is no antidote. Penelope fought to the end. But on my god, it was awful. The tremors and seizures, the IV's, valium, xrays, oxygen cage, her temperature spiking at over 105. I held her in my arms as she died. I swear, I don't know if I will ever get over the grief! Please don't let it happen to your baby. There are lots of safe ways to get rid of snails. Sluggo, copper foil, beer in a little trap sold at the store, or just pick the darn things up and throw them away. |
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05-04-2006, 02:41 PM | #2 |
YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: New Mexico
Posts: 491
| I’m so sorry for your loss. Thank you for getting the word out about this danger to our pets.
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05-04-2006, 02:45 PM | #3 |
YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005
Posts: 1,002
| deepest sympathy I am so so sorry for your loss, my thoughts are with you.
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05-04-2006, 03:20 PM | #4 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Alberta, Canada
Posts: 338
| I am so sorry for your loss....I couldn't imagine the pain you must be feeling. Thank you so much for letting others know of the perils out there that can harm our little ones.......Welcome to YT.
__________________ "To err is human, to forgive, Canine." Proud Mom of Bailey and Copper |
05-04-2006, 03:50 PM | #5 |
Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member | OH NO ! That poor baby...I'm so so sorry for your loss........that's very sad....I hust wanted to cry reading that. I'm so sorry ....and hugs to you. thank you for sharing ..that must have been hard to write about |
05-04-2006, 04:15 PM | #7 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: USA
Posts: 101
| OH im so sorry for your loss
__________________ Sarah YORKIES RULE! |
05-04-2006, 05:04 PM | #8 |
Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: NJ
Posts: 4,021
| I am so sorry for your loss. Thank you for taking the time to save another's life while you are mourning your baby. little Penelope
__________________ Teri Owned by and completely devoted to Tucker... Maddie, we will always love you Bandit, you are always in my heart Proud Member SSLS |
05-05-2006, 03:58 AM | #9 |
YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: vestal
Posts: 1,289
| How absolutely horrible! I am so sorry for all you have to go through, what a terrible loss. |
05-05-2006, 04:03 AM | #10 |
Yorkies Rock My World! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: North Carolina
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| How awful... I am so sorry for your loss. Thank you for the warning about snail poison.
__________________ Glad Mom to Jasper, Wosie & Dreama, RIP sweet babies. |
05-05-2006, 04:18 AM | #11 |
and Bernie's mom too!" Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Pennsylvania
Posts: 8,283
| how terrible! I'm so sorry for your loss! And thanks for getting the word out. |
05-05-2006, 04:46 AM | #12 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Texas
Posts: 564
| We're so very sorry for your loss of Penelope! That is such a terrible tragedy but thank you for warning us all. I had a beloved yorkie die in my arms as well, and I understand how it intensifies your grief. Hopefully, time will help heal. RIP, Penelope!
__________________ Kim, Kensington & Paddington - We miss Wimbley (1990-2001) Fenley, Scully & Barkley born 3/2/06 Pictures of my yorkies |
05-05-2006, 05:30 AM | #13 |
Donating YT 30K Club Member | I am so sorry for your loss. I have decided that in my garden anything that wants can live there, I am not going to take any chances with chemicals becasue the dogs are in it. If a plant doesn't thrive I will replace it. I hope you fired the gardener.
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05-05-2006, 05:42 AM | #14 |
Luv My Spoiled Babies Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Jersey
Posts: 3,065
| Oh how horrible. I am sorry for your loss of Penelope. Thank you for letting us know.
__________________ Susan Mac Mellie & Manny Until we meet again at Rainbow Bridge |
05-05-2006, 05:46 AM | #15 | |
Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member | Quote:
I wish you all the best and maybe one day - you can open your heart to another little yorkie to love and remember your Penelope with love and smiles...but I know that's a long way off. | |
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