My dog just ate lighter fluid. Help

[Ksec]

Anyone know if the fluid inside of disposable lighters is poisonous to dog?

My son just caught him chewing on a half full lighter . This isnt like him. Hes not one to chew normally..

[MadMaddie]

1. Call your vet immedietly!!

[Warren DeMontague]

2. Oy. Get off the computer and call the vet

Beyond that, I have no idea.

[xultar]

3. You need to get him to a vet. They will pour that charcoal fluid down

his throat to absorb it before it gets into his system.

HURRY!

[Mythsaje]

4. I don't think it's terribly toxic...

My pom does that sort of thing from time to time and I assume it tastes so bad that they back away once they actually break the seals.

[CottonBear]

5. Call your vet or the emergency veterinary hospital IMMEDIATELY.

Call now. Let us know later if doggie is OK.

[beingthere]

6. Get off the computer and take him to the VET - NOW!

7. here is poison petline site

http://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/

800-213-6680

[petronius]

18. Thanks for the link!

I'd never seen that before...

[SoCalDem]

8. Call your vet..asap

It's probably ok, but check anyway.//. there's not much in those lighters and under pressure, it often evaporates when punctured

[Critters2]

9. CAll the Animal Poison Control Center

ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center
The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center is the premier animal poison control center in
North America. Established in 1978, the Center is the only facility of its kind staffed by
twenty-five veterinarians including five board-certified veterinary toxicologists and ten
certified veterinary technicians. Located in Urbana, Illinois, the specially trained staff
provides assistance to pet owners and specific analysis and treatment recommendation to
veterinarians pertaining to toxic chemicals and dangerous plants, products or substances
24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In 2001, the Center handled over 65,000 cases. The
Center recently launched the Veterinary Lifeline Partner Program to make it easier for
veterinarians to quickly respond to poison emergencies. In addition, the ASPCA Animal
Poison Control Center also provides extensive veterinary toxicology expert consulting on
a wide array of subjects includes legal cases, formulation issues, product liability and
regulatory reporting.

To reach The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center you can call 1-
888-426-4435. For more information on The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center
visit www.apcc.aspca.org.

Hope your dog is okay!

[xchrom]

off to the vet -- now!

please...

[Ksec]

10. OK Ill get him in, if theyre open..

[JanMichael]

13. If they aren't, then you need to contact an emergency vet clinic

nt

[xchrom]

14. there will probably be an emergency vet somewhere near you.

[benburch]

11. Call your VET ASAP.

DU is not a good place for medical advice, even for a pet.

[OPERATIONMINDCRIME]

12. If It Was Just A Regular Old Lighter Than It's Just Butane. If It's Just

butane, he is fine.

[Junkdrawer]

15. Dog Poison First Aid...

http://www.doctordog.com/dogbook/dogpoison.html

[DS1]

16. And finally, 15 posts later, some helpful information

http://www.conocophillips.co.uk/NR/rdonlyres/8407CF1B-FCBA-49BA-9F88-2C84FF081775/0/msds7.pdf

aka, no biggie, it probably just gave his throat a chill on the way down

[Scout1071]

17. Call your vet.

On edit, self delete.

CALL YOUR VET.

[Ksec]

19. OK Im back. Cody is fine

Took him to the vet. Vet wasnt in but the techs looked him over and told me he will be fine. It was butane and a miniscule amount , which isnt dangerous. She didnt even charge me.

Whew. Thats was scary.

Thanks to all who posted. DU and its people are the greatest.

[burythehatchet]

20. Good

now can you light his farts?

[Ksec]

21. LOL You arsehole..

Stay back ten feet..at least..

:)