How to Treat Amitraz Toxicity in Dogs
Many dog owners use collars containing the insecticide amitraz to treat canine ticks and mites. Although it’s relatively safe for your canine to wear a tick collar, if he ingests the product, you may have problems. Typically, this occurs in younger dogs, because they are more curious. Here’s how to treat admitraz toxicity in dogs.
Instructions
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Contact your vet immediately if you suspect your dog has ingested amitraz. If it’s after hours, don’t wait until the morning. Locate your nearest animal hospital for treatment.
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Allow the vet to give your dog intravenous fluids, which he will likely recommend. This will keep your dog hydrated while aiding with recovery.
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Be aware that the vet may also elect to administer a charcoal treatment. This will reduce the amount of amitraz your dog ingests.
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Know that your vet may also give your dog yohimbine. Ingestion of amitraz in canines typically causes a sedative effect. Using a medication such as yohimbine will reverse this effect on your pet.
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Put your dog on a bland diet when he returns home. Typically, most dogs recover from amitraz toxicity within 24 to 48 hours. Your vet may recommend a bland diet for a few days.
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Tips & Warnings
Time is critical when it comes to amitriz toxicity. If a dog is treated quickly after ingesting amitraz, the hope of recovery is strong. So it’s important to not take a “wait and see” approach. Call your vet and ask for instructions. She may recommend that you induce vomiting. This is typically done by administering hydrogen peroxide to your canine. However, you should never do this unless instructed by a vet.
Know the symptoms of amitraz toxicity. If your dog begins to vomit, suffers from diarrhea or disorientation and begins staggering, contact your vet. If you notice your dog has been chewing on a tick collar, call the vet immediately, just to be safe.
