A very expensive lesson

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It's been a pretty tough few days. We very suddenly and unexpectedly lost my dad on Friday which of course has left us all absolutely devastated and in a complete state of shock.

I took some nurofen Fri night and, given my current state of mind, just forgot to lock them away and left them on bedside cabinet. Got out of the shower Sun lunch time to find the packet on the lounge floor my 15 month old whippet having ingested 2 and a half tablets. Rang vets immediately and took him straight in where they made him vomit and gave charcoal and got him on a drip to support kidneys/liver

He was at the vets on a drip for 48 hours as a precaution but has shown no symptoms of toxicity at all and repeated bloods shown liver/kidney function completely normal - thank god. The bill - an eye watering £450 but I am just so relieved he is ok

Having had drugs like tramadol prescribed for dogs and 'human' medications prescribed for horses, I will admit, I wasn't aware ibuprofen was so toxic to dogs. So expensive lesson learned and just thankful I contacted vet immediately - this I think made all the difference. To have lost my beloved dog on top of everything else would have crucified me right now
 
didn't want to read and run...so sorry for your loss. its not surprising that you forgot the tablets, great that you still have your dog to snuggle with...I lost my dad suddenly over 20 years ago but still remember being in shock and the days seemed to go by and I don't remember really doing anything at all, just sitting with my mum and the dogs feeling numb..... it will get easier but will take time.....HUGS for you and your family...
 
I'm so sorry to hear about your dad, it must be a terribly difficult time for you (I've been there too). Not realising your dog would nab the tablets is quite understandable in the circumstances but I'm pleased he's OK.

I lost my only sibling, my sister, suddenly, with no warning - 13 years ago, she was only 46. My parents & I were devastated as of course were her 4 kids. Your head probably won't be straight for some time I'm afraid. Having your family and friends close to you at this time will be of great support and comfort to you and to them in return. Stay close.
 
Thank you all and I'm so sorry to those of you who have also experienced the loss of loved one, always so difficult to come to terms with. As you say chillipup, getting through it as a family is key and I'm lucky to have a brother and sister I'm very close to so we're supporting each other. People have been so kind though xx
 
So sorry to hear about the sudden loss of your dear dad. I expect lovely loyal whippet was just trying to take your mind off things not realising it may add stress!! Friend once had to take dog to vets as it had eaten loads of sultanas, vet kept asking how many and owner kept reiterating it was a whole bag (had gotten into cupboard! Dog was made to be sick and was fine!

((Hugs))
 
TeamChaser said:
They certainly pick their moments!
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True, don't they just?!

I'm so sorry to read of your loss, and presumably without warning. I would think that the word which you've used 'Devastated' would sum it up well. Don't blame yourself for your lack of thought, it's entirely understandable. Considering the length of time that your wee dog was in care, and the need for monitoring and treatment and over 48 hours, I don't think that £450 was that bad. There would have been night-staff involved, presumably and I think that you were treated quite reasonably.

I hope that in time you will find some peace.

Alec.
 
Thank you Alec. Completely unexpected so if has been difficult to try and come to terms with

Cannot fault my vet practice at all, Beau has had the best of care throughout. Initial emergency out of hours consult/treatment and then round the clock monitoring and care for 48 hours plus numerous drugs and blood tests to protect and check liver/kidney function. No quibble with bill at all - but will serve as a reminder to ensure I am much more careful in future. Just glad my little man is ok
 
T_C, no matter how we look at it, I agree £450 is an awful lot of dosh! You seem to be accepting it, which is a good thing. Sometimes, when we have tragedy in our lives, it's animals which come to the rescue, in as much that they continue to need our focus.

An all-round 'Well done you'.

Alec.
 
I'm so sorry to hear about your dad :( Being so quick is so shocking.

Thank god whippety dog is ok. They are, as you say, a huge comfort in times of need.
 
I'm sorry for your loss.

My vet told me that ibuprofen used to be prescribed for dogs until it was found to be a high risk for gastric ulcers in dogs.
We had a Rottweiler who ate a packet of paracetamol, which she stole from a handbag. Of course we had no idea how many of them she had actually eaten. She had to stay at the vets over a weekend ( if I remember correctly) and the antidote had to be sent from Glasgow. I can't remember how much all this cost but it certainly wasn't cheap.
 
Never heard of it being harmful, so this has been an educational post.

i am so very sorry to hear about the loss of your father. If anything, the happenings has maybe taken your mind off it and had a good outcome so gave you some happiness. Sending hugs and love to all x
 
Sorry for your loss. Don't beat yourself up as many of us have done it under normal circumstances. Just be glad your dog is ok. FWIW I made my husband a rich chocolate cake for his birthday which out of the blue one of my dogs stole off the work surface and I wasn't sure which of the three it was. So... They all went down the emergency vets for induced sickness and charcoal. I gambled with the one licking his lips before the injection, had him go first and it was him but the vets fee was similar for half an hours vet nurse time, 5 mins vet time and some basic drugs. Your vets sound good.

I won't bother baking next time, it's hardly my forte anyway! stupid me!! You just let your guard down.

Take care of yourself ☺️
 
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