Scary Evening with Peri

[Allyson, Peri & Taquito]

Sunday is my family day...Conor and I take Lady Peri and Taquito for a day at mom and dad's....they play with Cousin Charley and Aunt Lucy outside, while we visit with mom, dad, grandmother and my sister. It is usually a fun day!

Last night we enjoyed a great dinner outside. The dogs were running around having fun. We went inside after dinner to work on a puzzle and have some wine. Peri stayed outside with Lucy (terrier). Lady P is used to being over there and tends to get into my moms herbs (basil and rosemary plants). Other than that, she is pretty well-behaved and stays away from other things in the yard.

Well, I let her in the door around 8:30 and she was foaming at the mouth! It scared the crap out of me. Called Conor into the room, who freaked out more than I did. We could not find what she got into. I decided to give her hydrogen peroxide just in case she ingested something bad. Then I called the emergency vet, who calmed me down. He said this can happen to dogs for multiple reasons: they ate something bitter, licked a toad (yes, they used that example), etc...

He said not to worry unless she continued foaming at the mouth or acting weird all night. As soon as I got off the phone, she threw up (good thing since I induced it) and then fell asleep. Foaming stopped. And I am happy to report that she is fine this morning. Totally herself.

It was such a scare! Still don't know exactly what happened, but I think she could have found a citronella candle and may have licked it. She was looking at it very curiuosly...should have put that out of reach immediately, but will remember it next time.

I just wanted y'all to be aware that foaming at the mouth does not necessarily mean a trip to the ER is needed.

On another note, life with Peri is calming down. She is so well-behaved now. We just love her. I guess we are approaching those dreaded "teenage" days and my next post will be complaining about her craziness! LOL

Hope everyone is having a good Monday!

[LuvMyAbby&Kaela]

Well glad it was nothing serious! One time my first dog ate a whole bag of Fishermens Friend! She was hacking, foaming at the mouth, wretching, but had very crisp fresh mentholated breath.

[Rose]

I know how you feel and I'm glad to here Peri is o.k.

[Kathy Wilson]

Joining the others in expressing relief and joy that Peri is okay! I'd be a wreck. So glad the outcome was good!

[HANNAH 8/2/07 & HONEY 7/2/08]

I heard to take 1 teaspoon of peroxide to 1 teaspoon of peanutbutter...mix them together and your dog will eat it. Glad to hear Peri is okay and no trips to the Vet.

[Yvonne N]

oh my goodness...i would have freaked too
glad all is better this morning

[Allyson, Peri & Taquito]

I gave her about 2 capfulls. It doesn't take much. It is completely safe and my vet told me to use it if my dogs ever eat something they shouldn't (or in this case, where I wasn't sure about it). They throw up within just a few minutes. It is a great tip.

[Leigh & Allie]

Just curious. How much hydrogen peroxide do you give them? I have never heard of this. Also how do you get them to take it?

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

I'm glad to hear that Peri is okay! Hope you both have a calmer day today!

[Michele Barton]

I am so glad that Peri is okay! These puppies sure do keep us on our toes, don't they? Thank goodness for hydrogen peroxide!