Is my dog safe to be around me after my nuclear medicine procedure?

If you have had radioiodine treatment then you should take the same precautions with them as with other people - avoid prolonged close contact, do not allow them to sleep in your bed and flush toilets and sinks 2-3 times after using them. Generally 3-5days is deemed enough to allow radiation levels to decrease

Interesting question. I would follow your doctors recommendations about exposure to people and stick to those guidelines. I think that there would not be enough radioactive exposure to harm the cats. Their lifespan is so much shorter than people’s the effects of radiation would not develop for many years when they would be already gone. Again please be cautious and follow your doctors recommendations. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for your cats.

Hello. I would not be overly concerned. While there are some important safety warnings for use in people, this generally involves long-term & full dose contact. Emma licking a small, diluted amount will not present any danger to her at all. I would not worry one bit about this. She will be fine. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Since it has been several hours, inducing vomiting will not help. Dogs take higher doses of thyroid medications than humans do, so it is likely that Roxy will be fine. He may develop some stomach upset. Monitor for rapid heart rate, panting and restlessness or hyperactivity. These are symptoms that should be addressed by your veterinarian or at the nearest veterinary ER. You can also contact the Pet Poison Helpline ( https://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/ ). They are staffed by toxicologists who have more detailed information. There is a fee for the call. https://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/poison/thyroid-medications/

It would be safest to not let your son and pregnant daughter in law hold Kuccikoo. Chlorambucil can definitely pose a risk to them and although the amount of exposure from licking or handling is likely minimal, as the potential for harm to the fetus/your son’s health is so serious, I would not recommend risking it. Best wishes for Kuccikoo and your whole family!

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Yes, it is fine to walk Ruby as normal. But definitely keep her on a leash. When dogs are heat intact male dogs can smell her for miles. If you see a dog approaching you that is not leashed pick her up and go home. I wouldn't let her out in your yard with out supervision and a leash until she is out of heat and there has been no bleeding for 2 weeks. I hope this helps and have a great day!

Hello. If Bailey does not have any underlying health or respiratory issues, & the odor seems tolerable for you to remain in the apartment, then I see no reason to take her elsewhere. She should remain just fine now. Thanks for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.