What are the risks if my dog is exposed to crack cocaine at home?

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! It is because the secretions are likely salty because of the mucus and have a flavor to them. Regardless, this could be serious as some of those secretions could have residues of cocaine. Signs of cocaine toxicity include restlessness, seizures and even death. This warrants a veterinary evaluation as soon as possible for further assessment and treatment. Good luck and have a great day!

If Noelani had ingested either meth or coke this morning, I would certainly have expected signs to develop by now (8 hours later). If the bag was well sealed and ingested whole, it may pass in her GI tract without her absorbing anything, but it is always safest to have her examined. We commonly see significant excitation with these drugs which can progress to heart or nervous system problems including seizures. If Noelani starts developing any signs of hyperexcitability, I would recommend having her seen by a veterinarian immediately. If you have questions about potential toxicities, my best recommendation is to contact ASPCA Poison Control Center. https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control Good luck! I hope that was helpful and that Noelani is fine. Thanks for using PetCoach.

I can't speculate what symptoms could develop without knowing what type of drug Charlie was exposed to. I am also unsure how much of the drugs and alcohol would be excreted in human feces and if this amount is significant enough to cause harm. This is definitely a question you may want to ask pet poison helpline about because they are the toxicology experts. However, if I were to guess I would say that the amount of drugs/alcohol excreted in the feces would be a small amount and it also would have already been metabolized; therefore the risk to your pet would be low. Here is the pet poison helpline number for your convenience (855)764-7661. I hope your pet Charlie does well. Take care.

Since dogs can't regulate their access to opioids or other medications with addictive qualities, it isn't a huge concern as related to the crisis that we are experiencing in humans. It is a concern for the vet community as we now have to take into consideration the home environment as it relates to human abuse of these medications when we consider prescribing them for a pet.

Take your dog to your veterinarian or a 24-hour emergency veterinary clinic immediately! This is an emergency! Amphetamine poisoning in dogs affects the central nervous system, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, and respiratory systems. Clinical signs may include agitation, dilated pupils, tremors, seizures, elevated heart rate, high blood pressure, panting, drooling, vomiting, and diarrhea. Aggressive treatment, including decontamination (if appropriate), IV fluids, sedation, thermoregulation (and cooling measures, if needed), electrocardiogram/blood pressure monitoring, and symptomatic/supportive care, is recommended.

If Dado ingested drugs such as meth, this is medical emergency and there is nothing you can do at home. Amphetamines are very toxic to dogs, and he needs veterinary care now. It can be fatal without treatment. If paying for a vet is an issue, you can see if your vet accepts payment plans, if there is a low cost clinic in your area, or you can apply for Care Credit online. There is also an organization called Red Rover that give grants for treatment of sick animals, and you can see if you qualify for one of their grants. Best Friends also has a list of resources that offer financial assistance on their website. http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/resources/tips/trouble_affording_pet.html?credit=web_id91754962 https://www.redrover.org https://www.carecredit.com http://bestfriends.org/resources/financial-aid-pets http://lessonsfromaparalyzeddog.com/when-pet-owners-cant-afford-veterinary-bills/ God's Creatures Ministry helps pay for veterinarian bills for those who need help.
 The Onyx & Breezy Foundation has many programs including helping people with medical bills. They are a good resource for information.
 Brown Dog Foundation provides funding to families with a sick pet that would likely respond to treatment, but due to circumstances, there is not enough money immediately available to pay. IMOM is dedicated to insure that no companion animal has to be euthanized simply because their caretaker is financially challenged. Please take him into an ER vet clinic; if there isn't one in your area, there will be a vet on call for emergencies. The information to reach that vet is found on a clinic's answering machine or website.

It's best to induce vomiting as soon as possible. If it was ingested within the last 60 minutes, then you have a good chance of keeping it all from getting absorbed. Below is a link to an article about inducing vomiting. You will need hydrogen peroxide to do this: https://www.petcoach.co/article/4-things-to-consider-before-inducing-vomiting-in-dogs/ It is recommended that your dog go to the emergency vet for treatment and monitoring, or else there could be life-threatening complications. I understand that money is an issue, but they are used to working within budgets, so hopefully they can help find a good solution for you and your dog. I hope that helps and everything turns out alright.