HELP-Betty Boop ate Spectracide Ant Poison - YorkieTalk.com Forums

enchilila · 05-30-2011, 08:35 AM

Betty Boop didn't start her Memorial Day off very good. The dh put the Spectracide along the fence line!!! Just 2 days ago, I put it out on the driveway so the ants could carry it BACK to their mound. You know how our Yorkies like to do something they know they shouldn't do and then we CHASE THEM? The chase was on when I saw her. I really don't think she had enough time to get much. But, even if it was one speck, that is too much. I didn't know he had put any poison down where she could get it. He KNOWS better! I can't figure him out!

I called the Animal Emergency Clinic and was told to give 1 tsp hydrogen peroxide. They said if she vomited to not give anymore. It worked. She vomited within 5 minutes.

Does this usually take care of a situation like this? Do you think it was vomited up and I don't have anything to worry about? HELP!

jadabug · 05-30-2011, 08:38 AM

OH my Lila I don't have a clue about it, but I want you to know I am praying everything is ok with Betty Boop. Keep us posted

enchilila · 05-30-2011, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by jadabug

OH my Lila I don't have a clue about it, but I want you to know I am praying everything is ok with Betty Boop. Keep us posted

Me, too! Thanks! I just hope that since she vomited everything back up (even what she ate 4 hours ago) that she will be OK.

megansmomma · 05-30-2011, 08:42 AM

Did they say she needed to be brought in? Call them back and ask if they think she needs to be seen. Also you can call the ASPCA Poison Control hotline. They will charge you $65 for the call but this is who the ER clinics call for advice too.

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Ellie May · 05-30-2011, 08:44 AM

Should be fine since she vomited. Wouldn't hurt to get some blood work done.

If I was in this situation and had just talked to a tech (not a vet) and induced vomiting, I'd probably call poison control just to see the protocol and make sure you have covered all that needs to be. That's me though...

susan lynn · 05-30-2011, 08:52 AM

Praying Betty Boop will be ok.I constantly have to remind my husband about harmful things for the dogs.

dawn27 · 05-30-2011, 08:53 AM

What about calling the number on the back of the Ant control (I'm almost certion that they have poison control mentods to deal with this sort of thing) .... they may be able to help you. You would think that the vomit was the worst of it and that she threw it up......

enchilila · 05-30-2011, 08:56 AM

I'm going to call Poison Control. Thanks everybody. Better safe than sorry.

Maximo · 05-30-2011, 10:19 AM

Oh no! Betty Boop, you shouldn't worry your mommy like that! Sending best wishes and prayers that she will be just fine.

BabyGirl Rosie · 05-30-2011, 10:22 AM

Praying Betty Boop is ok! Please keep us updated!

gidget529 · 05-30-2011, 10:29 AM

Checking to see how Betty Boop is. Praying everything is ok.

TxVicki · 05-30-2011, 10:36 AM

Oh No, prayers going out for Betty Boop that she is just fine.

enchilila · 05-30-2011, 12:14 PM

Betty Boop hasn't missed a beat!

I called Poison Control and they said the same thing as the emergency vet. I just wanted to cover all of my bases. It is time for her to go back to the vet for a yearly checkup, so I'll be asking for complete bloodwork then. Thanks everyone for your prayers and well wishes.

Lil Sis · 05-30-2011, 12:19 PM

oh my... I just saw this!! I am so sorry for the scare, but so glad it has worked out ok.

lisaly · 05-30-2011, 12:24 PM

I'm so sorry that you had such a scare, Lila. You are a great mom to your little girl, and I know she has stolen your heart. I certainly can understand why. I hope the rest of this day is nice but uneventful for you.

05-30-2011, 08:35 AM	#1
enchilila Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Central Texas Posts: 9,689	HELP-Betty Boop ate Spectracide Ant Poison Betty Boop didn't start her Memorial Day off very good. The dh put the Spectracide along the fence line!!! Just 2 days ago, I put it out on the driveway so the ants could carry it BACK to their mound. You know how our Yorkies like to do something they know they shouldn't do and then we CHASE THEM? The chase was on when I saw her. I really don't think she had enough time to get much. But, even if it was one speck, that is too much. I didn't know he had put any poison down where she could get it. He KNOWS better! I can't figure him out! I called the Animal Emergency Clinic and was told to give 1 tsp hydrogen peroxide. They said if she vomited to not give anymore. It worked. She vomited within 5 minutes. Does this usually take care of a situation like this? Do you think it was vomited up and I don't have anything to worry about? HELP! __________________ "Betty Boop" The light of my life & the joy of my living!

05-30-2011, 08:38 AM	#2
jadabug Jada + Bogie = ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mayberry AKA smalltown usa Posts: 24,078	OH my Lila I don't have a clue about it, but I want you to know I am praying everything is ok with Betty Boop. Keep us posted __________________ Michelle, Jada and Bogie

05-30-2011, 08:42 AM	#4
megansmomma Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: S. W. Suburbs of Chicago, IL Posts: 12,235	Did they say she needed to be brought in? Call them back and ask if they think she needs to be seen. Also you can call the ASPCA Poison Control hotline. They will charge you $65 for the call but this is who the ER clinics call for advice too. ASPCA \| Contact Us __________________ “Never argue with a fool, onlookers may not be able to tell the difference.” Mark Twain

05-30-2011, 08:44 AM	#5
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	Should be fine since she vomited. Wouldn't hurt to get some blood work done. If I was in this situation and had just talked to a tech (not a vet) and induced vomiting, I'd probably call poison control just to see the protocol and make sure you have covered all that needs to be. That's me though... __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶

05-30-2011, 08:52 AM	#6
susan lynn Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Georgia Posts: 3,262	Praying Betty Boop will be ok.I constantly have to remind my husband about harmful things for the dogs. __________________ SUSAN : TESSIE : HOBBES :CALVIN :SASSY There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face! ~ Ben Williams

05-30-2011, 08:53 AM	#7
dawn27 2+2=4 X the Love ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bean Town Ohio Posts: 9,456 Blog Entries: 1	What about calling the number on the back of the Ant control (I'm almost certion that they have poison control mentods to deal with this sort of thing) .... they may be able to help you. You would think that the vomit was the worst of it and that she threw it up...... __________________ Mommy to: Quincy, & Ruby Bella / Miah & Brandi Gone but Never Forgotten Visit: Bella Dawns for all of your Custom Pet Wear needs.

05-30-2011, 08:56 AM	#8
enchilila Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Central Texas Posts: 9,689	I'm going to call Poison Control. Thanks everybody. Better safe than sorry. __________________ "Betty Boop" The light of my life & the joy of my living!

05-30-2011, 10:19 AM	#9
Maximo ♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 25,047	Oh no! Betty Boop, you shouldn't worry your mommy like that! Sending best wishes and prayers that she will be just fine. __________________ Kristin, Max and Teddy

05-30-2011, 10:22 AM	#10
BabyGirl Rosie I ♥ my girls! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: With My Yorkies Posts: 18,980	Praying Betty Boop is ok! Please keep us updated! __________________ Momma to three sweet Yorkie girls Rosie Marie, Mikki Leigh , and Lily Mae Grace!

05-30-2011, 10:29 AM	#11
gidget529 Gidget & Sidney's Mom Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: PA Posts: 3,462	Checking to see how Betty Boop is. Praying everything is ok. __________________ Mommy to Gidget, Sidney & Cricket(RIP)

05-30-2011, 10:36 AM	#12
TxVicki Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: At Home Posts: 8,386	Oh No, prayers going out for Betty Boop that she is just fine. __________________ [SIZE="3"VICKI & ALLIE[/SIZE]

05-30-2011, 12:14 PM	#13
enchilila Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Central Texas Posts: 9,689	Betty Boop hasn't missed a beat! I called Poison Control and they said the same thing as the emergency vet. I just wanted to cover all of my bases. It is time for her to go back to the vet for a yearly checkup, so I'll be asking for complete bloodwork then. Thanks everyone for your prayers and well wishes. __________________ "Betty Boop" The light of my life & the joy of my living!

05-30-2011, 12:19 PM	#14
Lil Sis Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,008	oh my... I just saw this!! I am so sorry for the scare, but so glad it has worked out ok. __________________ Shinja mom to Remy lil Sis to Bailey and Sammy

05-30-2011, 12:24 PM	#15
lisaly Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 5,892	I'm so sorry that you had such a scare, Lila. You are a great mom to your little girl, and I know she has stolen your heart. I certainly can understand why. I hope the rest of this day is nice but uneventful for you.