How does the opioid crisis impact police dogs and my pet's safety?

It depends which kind of opioids, some of them can depress the breathing and are contraindicated with respiratory problems. Normally they are used at very small doses just to tip the edge of anxiety off in pneumonia patients and they would not cause such a serious consequence as death on their own.

Wow, this is a tough situation! Crack cocaine is the more potent form of cocaine, and it is toxic to dogs. Dee Dee could accidentally come into contact with it by sniffing a table or a towel that has cocaine on it. I suppose there is always the possibility that she could be deliberately exposed to it by her owner. In dogs, it affects the brain and heart, and exposure to it can be deadly. It is not a safe environment for a dog to be exposed to; in addition, in environments where illegal drugs are used, there can be other problems such as abuse. Now I'm not saying this is the case here, but it could be a possibility. I agree this isn't a safe or healthy environment for her to be in, and it's not something she should be exposed to for her health and wellbeing. I would be in contact with the local SPCA to discuss the situation with them, and they can advise you on the legal measures that can be taken to protect her. I would give them a call this week to discuss things. I hope this helps, and it's lovely of you to look after her and care so deeply about her wellbeing!

Dogs tend to tolerate opioids fairly well and this probably wasn’t a dose that is high enough to cause concern. If Zeus ate the tablet in the last hour I’d recommend seeing an emergency vet for them to induce vomiting and hopefully recover part of the tablet. If it has been longer than that you could monitor at home, but if you notice that Zeus is becoming sedate to the point that you cannot get him to stand up you should head to a vet. If the tablet had any other medications (like acetominophen) then there might be other concerns - repost your question and specify how much.

She may be a bit sleepy but otherwise she should have no ill effects. A dose of oxycodone for a dog her size is up to 10mg and she only ingested 5mg. I would not worry about this at all. Hope this helps. Best wishes.

Yes, they can; we don't worry about addiction with animal like we do in people. Just be watchful for any side effects. Here is an information sheet for you: ( https://petplacedev.mdrkdjq6-liquidwebsites.com/article/drug-library/library/codeine-for-dogs-and-cats/ )

I am worried about poor Quincy. You're right to think that Simbadol is for cats, it's a high dose, longer acting version of buprenorphine, an opiate pain reliever. Buprenorphine is also used "off label" but the regular strength variety is usually safe in dogs. All opiates can potentially make a sick or debilitated dog worse, per the veterinary formulary, so using a lower dose in old dogs is recommend. Speak to your vet about why they chose Simbadol, and your concerns that he seems to have deteriorated. I know your vet would not have wished to cause him harm, and I'm sure intended for Quincy to be more comfortable.

Hi there, I don't know the concentration or dose of your liquid Hydrocodone, but overall it has a very wide safety margin and is very unlikely to be a cause of death. Unfortunately, sudden death could happen with many different causes of respiratory distress which is much more likely.