Strychnine, an extremely potent poison that has been used for the control of rodents, feral cats and stray dogs, produces some of the most dramatic and distressing symptoms imaginable. Ten minutes to two hours after swallowing strychnine the animal starts to lose control of its muscles. There may be vocalization with stiffness and nervousness that is exacerbated by touch and sound. The muscles begin to contract uncontrollably. The limbs become extended (extensor rigidity) and the back arched. The muscle of respiration are paralysed and eventual death is by asphyxiation.
During the early stages, if seizure isn't present, attempt to make the animal vomit. To do this force the animal to swallow Hydrogen Peroxide which is readily available at any drug store. Three percent hydrogen peroxide is quite effective in making dogs and cats vomit. You must be sure to use three percent peroxide and not hair coloring strength peroxide. The appropriate dose of hydrogen peroxide is one teaspoon per 10 pounds of body weight. If you have an oral syringe, one teaspoon equals 5 cc or 5 ml. Once given, walk your dog around or gently shake the stomach area to mix the peroxide with the stomach contents. Vomiting should occur within 15 to 20 minutes. If no vomiting occurs, you can safely repeat the three percent hydrogen peroxide once. If it is still not effective, your dog may need to be seen by a veterinarian for stronger vomiting medication.
Once the hydrogen peroxide is given, it is important to watch your pet so that he does not re-ingest the substance. If there is concern about toxicity, collect and take a sample of the vomit to your veterinarian.
Make sure to contact your veterinarian for further advice.
Thursday, 28 January 2010 08:29
Residential Poisoning Featured
We have received numerous reports of pet dogs injesting poison and losing their lives. Below is some information with regard to symptoms related to poisoning and what you can do as the owner. Please do not forget to call the vet.
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Sunday, 07 March 2010 18:13
posted by Abdullah Y.Z. Qasem
I am an egaila resident and I have indoor cats but also we feed the cats outdoors aswell and they keep the mice away, we care just as much for our outdoor cats as our indoor cats. can you give us any information on which area's they are targeting, and another thing has there been any media attention about this issue??
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Sunday, 07 March 2010 18:13
posted by Abdullah Y.Z. Qasem
I am an egaila resident and I have indoor cats but also we feed the cats outdoors aswell and they keep the mice away, we care just as much for our outdoor cats as our indoor cats. can you give us any information on which area's they are targeting, and another thing has there been any media attention about this issue??
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Friday, 05 March 2010 08:05
posted by Mona Abdulla
i dont believe it , no such country treats animal as bad as kuwait with no mercy at all. killing innocent animals against islam . we sholud do something to stop this criminal act.
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Friday, 05 March 2010 08:04
posted by Mona Abdulla
i dont believe it , no such country treats animal as bad as kuwait with no mercy at all. killing innocent animals against islam . we sholud do something to stop this criminal act.
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Saturday, 27 February 2010 12:59
posted by Outraged
Does the government not realise by poisoning the stray cats there will be an increase in the mice and rat population in Kuwait? Especially since skips full of rubbish are left to fester on the corner of most streets. I have seen these vermin with my own eyes and I know what I'd rather have around...cats win hands down. A mobile neutering scheme is the answer not poison.
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Thursday, 18 February 2010 13:44
posted by Edgar
Is this all over Kuwait or a certain area? I live in Egalia but take the pups out to the Gulf road and want to be on the look out. Thank you.
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Monday, 08 February 2010 03:43
posted by abdulsalam
kiling animals in any way is very bad and it shoud stop with the help of all real animal lovers and they shoud be all united four what they belive in.
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Monday, 01 February 2010 07:03
posted by Sick to my stomach
Contact the press and media, make a big fuss about this. Explain to them how little kids could end up ingesting this. The rain in the past few days has dispersed the poison. In this country all you need is to convince just one person in a position of power and it will be over. Find the biggest wasta you have and complain. This is just pure evil!
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Saturday, 30 January 2010 00:52
posted by
sandra
Is there any web site address we can direct a protest too ? I haven't lost a pet because my cats are not allowed outdoors. However I do have a lot of neighborhood cats I feed and I would be horrified to see them poisoned. This is a slow painful death. Its also Haram..doesn't that count in Kuwait anymore ?
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Saturday, 30 January 2010 00:51
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sandra
Is there any web site address we can direct a protest too ? I haven't lost a pet because my cats are not allowed outdoors. However I do have a lot of neighborhood cats I feed and I would be horrified to see them poisoned. This is a slow painful death. Its also Haram..doesn't that count in Kuwait anymore ?
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