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JoyRenee · 08-23-2007, 07:24 PM

I am so thankful you started your post the way you did. That had to be so scary and I am Relieved that your lil one is fine. Keep us updated as he goes on his follow ups

prettypuppypink · 08-23-2007, 07:29 PM

These things happen and it's sometimes not in our control. You can't blame yourself. I had 2 Yorkies find a plastic 1"x1" bag of rat poison in a box of a small lighting fixture that was waiting to be installed. I did the same you did and emergency treated exactly the same as your Gizmo. They were both fine. It will take you longer to recover. They use it so rats don't eat the electrical wires. Who knew this, not me. These guys will find anything. Apparantly rat poison appeals to them more then the best quality dog food.
I'll keep Gizmo in my prayers but he'll be fine because you acted quickly.
Jessica

SophieRose · 08-23-2007, 07:32 PM

Oh, Judy. That is so frightening and so glad the emergency vet was proactive. Will be watching for updates and they chew on electrical wires also. Little buggers! Warmly, Deborah

diggy4 · 08-23-2007, 07:34 PM

OMG Judy!!!! My heart is racing 100 miles a minutes here! I am sooo happy Gizmo is going to be okay. I am still just saying OMG OMG OMG in my head....I am sooooo sorry u went thru this! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE let me know if you need anything...Im here...anytime.....Give Gizzy a kiss from Bella and Diggy and me of course.

Little Bit · 08-23-2007, 07:38 PM

Oh, Judy! I am so glad Gizmo is okay! What a scare you had! Please give him a hug for me!

chattiesmom · 08-23-2007, 07:53 PM

Sending major hugs and prayers. Judy, I know I might as well be talking to a wall, here, but you MUST NOT feel guilty. I don't care how well we puppy proof and/or child proof our homes there is ALWAYS something that skin/fur kids can find that can be potentially harmful.

You should pat yourself on the back for acting so quickly and getting Gizmo to the vet as quickly as you did. Good work, Judy!

ellie81 · 08-23-2007, 07:55 PM

omg what a scare! i'm glad he's fine!

Tink's Mom · 08-23-2007, 08:10 PM

OMGoodness Judy!

Glad little Gizmo is expected to be fine. What a fright! Tie that guy to your leg or something.

MGB · 08-23-2007, 08:23 PM

I'm glad that Gizmo is going to be okay. Your fast thinking is what saved him. Gizmo is lucky to have you as a mommy!

cockerduchess · 08-23-2007, 08:33 PM

When I saw this I freaked out! I am so glad Gizmo is going to be ok and that you found him in time. Emma sends hugs and kisses!

wemple2 · 08-23-2007, 08:58 PM

Judy first of all I am so glad to hear Gizmo is doing well now. But this must have been a terrifying experience for you and Gizmo. Bless his little heart, give him an extra big kiss from me and Winston.
Another thing about using any type of poison to kill mice and rats is when they eat it...and hide to die...your pet may find the dead mouse or rat before you do then there's the chance that our pets will eat the poisoned rodent...also not good. Thank goodness you were there and had seen what he had gotten into and was able to tell the vet. I hope there will be no lasting effects from this on Gizmo...our little super hero. Try to relax now and get some rest...sorry this happened, but things do happen...you know???

tiggerr36792 · 08-23-2007, 09:50 PM

Thank god you took him in right away!! I hope he has no ill effects from this and you dont stress too much more then I know you probably already did.

MyFairLacy · 08-23-2007, 10:59 PM

I'm so glad Gizmo is okay and that you got him to the ER so quickly. I hope everything continues to go okay over the next few days.

lovmyyorkie · 08-24-2007, 01:13 AM

Oh Judy,

I was ready to cry already...lol

I went thru this with both my Buffy and at that time my maltese Melissa (she now lives with my sister) and did not discover it until HOURS after they ate it.

But TG they both made it just fine, so I have no doubt Gizmo will be fine also.

To be on the safe side we will say a lil pray for him.

Best Wishes,

Gypsy & Me · 08-24-2007, 03:18 AM

OMG!

Poor You and poor little Gizmo! I bet you were both so worried and scared!

Thank God you found him with it and got him to the vet so quickly! I was so worried when I saw the post!

Give Gizmo extra kisses from me and Gypsy please...

08-23-2007, 07:24 PM	#16
JoyRenee YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: York, Pa Posts: 754	I am so thankful you started your post the way you did. That had to be so scary and I am Relieved that your lil one is fine. Keep us updated as he goes on his follow ups __________________

08-23-2007, 07:32 PM	#18
SophieRose Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Petaluma Posts: 2,217	Oh, Judy. That is so frightening and so glad the emergency vet was proactive. Will be watching for updates and they chew on electrical wires also. Little buggers! Warmly, Deborah __________________ Peace and Light, Deborah My Sweet Sophie 1994-2007Welcome, Charlie Barley 4.14.07 & Sofia Bella 9.13.08 http://www.dogster.com/dogs/535291

08-23-2007, 07:34 PM	#19
diggy4 Bella Boo & Diggy Too! Donating GS Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Detroit Posts: 6,156 Blog Entries: 5	OMG Judy!!!! My heart is racing 100 miles a minutes here! I am sooo happy Gizmo is going to be okay. I am still just saying OMG OMG OMG in my head....I am sooooo sorry u went thru this! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE let me know if you need anything...Im here...anytime.....Give Gizzy a kiss from Bella and Diggy and me of course. __________________ ALL DOGS GO TO HEAVEN

08-23-2007, 07:38 PM	#20
Little Bit Tiny Dog Big Heart Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 6,205	Oh, Judy! I am so glad Gizmo is okay! What a scare you had! Please give him a hug for me! __________________ Little Bit

08-23-2007, 07:53 PM	#21
chattiesmom Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Alabama Posts: 17,674	Sending major hugs and prayers. Judy, I know I might as well be talking to a wall, here, but you MUST NOT feel guilty. I don't care how well we puppy proof and/or child proof our homes there is ALWAYS something that skin/fur kids can find that can be potentially harmful. You should pat yourself on the back for acting so quickly and getting Gizmo to the vet as quickly as you did. Good work, Judy! __________________ Silk Step-In Harnesses www.foxypups.etsy.com

08-23-2007, 07:29 PM	#17
prettypuppypink Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: NJ Posts: 739	These things happen and it's sometimes not in our control. You can't blame yourself. I had 2 Yorkies find a plastic 1"x1" bag of rat poison in a box of a small lighting fixture that was waiting to be installed. I did the same you did and emergency treated exactly the same as your Gizmo. They were both fine. It will take you longer to recover. They use it so rats don't eat the electrical wires. Who knew this, not me. These guys will find anything. Apparantly rat poison appeals to them more then the best quality dog food. I'll keep Gizmo in my prayers but he'll be fine because you acted quickly. Jessica

08-23-2007, 07:55 PM	#22
ellie81 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Florida Posts: 5,314 Blog Entries: 1	omg what a scare! i'm glad he's fine! __________________ Ellie and Bengi Bengi Is Home!!! - http://youtu.be/8OKv35pk5Pk

08-23-2007, 08:10 PM	#23
Tink's Mom With Indy In My Heart Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 8,442	OMGoodness Judy! Glad little Gizmo is expected to be fine. What a fright! Tie that guy to your leg or something. __________________ Mom of Bruno RIP Tinkerbelle Tala & Howard Indy & Stuart

08-23-2007, 08:23 PM	#24
MGB Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Manhattan Posts: 55	I'm glad that Gizmo is going to be okay. Your fast thinking is what saved him. Gizmo is lucky to have you as a mommy!

08-23-2007, 08:33 PM	#25
cockerduchess Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,473	When I saw this I freaked out! I am so glad Gizmo is going to be ok and that you found him in time. Emma sends hugs and kisses! __________________ Emma GraceTia Bella Maddie

08-23-2007, 08:58 PM	#26
wemple2 Wee Winston Wiggles Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kewanee, Illinois Posts: 9,666	Judy first of all I am so glad to hear Gizmo is doing well now. But this must have been a terrifying experience for you and Gizmo. Bless his little heart, give him an extra big kiss from me and Winston. Another thing about using any type of poison to kill mice and rats is when they eat it...and hide to die...your pet may find the dead mouse or rat before you do then there's the chance that our pets will eat the poisoned rodent...also not good. Thank goodness you were there and had seen what he had gotten into and was able to tell the vet. I hope there will be no lasting effects from this on Gizmo...our little super hero. Try to relax now and get some rest...sorry this happened, but things do happen...you know??? __________________ As Ever, Kathy Intruducing Bentley Winston and Spencer: RIP My Sweet Angels

08-23-2007, 09:50 PM	#27
tiggerr36792 BANNED! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: California Posts: 6,685 Blog Entries: 1	Thank god you took him in right away!! I hope he has no ill effects from this and you dont stress too much more then I know you probably already did.

08-23-2007, 10:59 PM	#28
MyFairLacy Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 11,003	I'm so glad Gizmo is okay and that you got him to the ER so quickly. I hope everything continues to go okay over the next few days. __________________ ~Magnifique Yorkies~ Purchasing from backyard breeders, pet shops, and puppymills perpetuates the suffering of other dogs. Educate yourself and buy from reputable breeders or rescue.

08-24-2007, 01:13 AM	#29
lovmyyorkie Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: So. California Posts: 955	Gizmo Oh Judy, I was ready to cry already...lol I went thru this with both my Buffy and at that time my maltese Melissa (she now lives with my sister) and did not discover it until HOURS after they ate it. But TG they both made it just fine, so I have no doubt Gizmo will be fine also. To be on the safe side we will say a lil pray for him. Best Wishes, __________________ Rosie and my 4 brats Buffy Big Bro. Duncan : Baby Keanu Baby Bear

08-24-2007, 03:18 AM	#30
Gypsy & Me lovin my girls Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Nottinghamshire, UK Posts: 9,342	OMG! Poor You and poor little Gizmo! I bet you were both so worried and scared! Thank God you found him with it and got him to the vet so quickly! I was so worried when I saw the post! Give Gizmo extra kisses from me and Gypsy please... __________________ Vicky - Gypsy, Kayla & Amelia Grace's Mummy Follow Yodi's Adventure! Where In The World Is Yodi? Petitioning For ERFW