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Chemical

Nicotine and e-cigarette liquids

Emergency — call your vet immediately; do not wait for symptoms.

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Store hazards sealed and out of reach of animals.

What to do right now

  1. 1.Remove the source
  2. 2.Estimate how much was swallowed
  3. 3.Go to a vet immediately

Symptoms

  • Drooling and vomiting within minutes
  • Tremors and agitation
  • Rapid or irregular heartbeat
  • Seizures and collapse

Details

Category
Chemical
Toxicity
Life-threatening
Species affected
Dogs, Cats, Birds
Routes of exposure
Chewing refill bottles or cartridges; a small amount can kill a small pet.
Urgency
Emergency — call your vet immediately; do not wait for symptoms.

Veterinary treatment

Dogs are often poisoned by chewing refill bottles. Lock away refills and cartridges and never leave vapes on low tables.

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