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Arsenic is Poisonous To Pets
Name:
Arsenic
Toxin:
Arsenic
Symptoms:
Stomach and intestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue, skin
pattern changes, blood vessel damage, impaired nerve function, heart arrhythmia,
if inhaled- irritated throat and lungs, skin changes, circulatory problems, and
nervous system disorders.
Additional Information:
Arsenic has been used as a poison for centuries with death a possibility from as
little as 1 to 25 mg per kilogram of body weight. Arsenic is classified as a
heavy metal just like lead and mercury, and goes to work attacking the body's
energy production mechanisms, more specifically, the mitochondria, the tiny
power generators of cells. Every cell in the body is affected by exposure to
arsenic, and as such every system in the body will be damaged to include,
cardiovascular, neurological, gastrointestinal, etc
Pets can come into contact with Arsenic through chewing on pressure treated
wood, some types of insulation, or by ingesting ant/roach baits or other
herbicides.
First Aid:
If ingested induce vomiting and use activated charcoal slurry, Seek Veterinary
Attention.
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