Household object
Nicotine, Cigarettes and Vape Liquid
Emergency. Concentrated vape liquid is extremely dangerous in small volumes.
Life-threateningDogsCatsBirdsSmall mammals
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 treatment
Nicotine acts fast. Treatment is supportive with decontamination, sedation and cardiovascular monitoring.