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Nicotine, Cigarettes and Vape Liquid
Emergency. Concentrated vape liquid is extremely dangerous in small volumes.
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What to do right now
- 1.Phone an emergency vet now
- 2.Bring the product and its nicotine strength
- 3.Keep the animal quiet and cool on the way
Symptoms
- Vomiting
- Agitation and tremors
- Rapid heart rate
- Weakness
- Seizures
Details
- Category
- Household object
- Toxicity
- Life-threatening
- Species affected
- Dogs, Cats, Birds, Small mammals
- Routes of exposure
- Chewing cigarettes, patches, pouches or spilled vape liquid
- Urgency
- Emergency. Concentrated vape liquid is extremely dangerous in small volumes.
Veterinary notes and prevention
Nicotine acts fast. Treatment is supportive with decontamination, sedation and cardiovascular monitoring.
Prepare the information your vet needs
- For Nicotine, Cigarettes and Vape Liquid, report the exposure route: Chewing cigarettes, patches, pouches or spilled vape liquid. Tell the clinic the time, possible amount and your pet's species and approximate weight.
- Photograph the packaging, ingredient list or plant if safe. Do not handle contaminated material without protection or delay the call to identify it perfectly.
- Keep other animals away from the source. An animal may appear normal before signs develop; do not wait for symptoms or calculate a home 'safe dose'.
- Follow the clinic's transport instructions. Do not give food, medicines or home remedies unless instructed, and take packaging with you if available.
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