Sentient
07-29-2006, 07:47 PM
I picked up a 5 lb bag of CYA at my local pool store to raise the level in my pool and stupidly set it where the dogs could reach it. They tore open the bag, scattered the crystals all over the grass, and had some trapped between their gums and cheeks. I hosed out their mouths to remove as much as possible, vacuumed up as much of the dry crystalls as I could and seriously overwatered the grass to get the rest disssolved and out of harms way.
The dogs seem fine for the moment. A call to poison control suggested to just watch them and take them to the vet if they exhibited difficulty breathing, swalling, or started throwing up. So far no symptoms, it has been about an hour now.
I found an online MSDS and if they didn't get too much ingested it looks like it may not be too bad, but I do't know about MSDSs, I think they may tend to understate the dangers.
Is there any further advice out there from anyone with experience on this?
Thanks,
Mark
The dogs seem fine for the moment. A call to poison control suggested to just watch them and take them to the vet if they exhibited difficulty breathing, swalling, or started throwing up. So far no symptoms, it has been about an hour now.
I found an online MSDS and if they didn't get too much ingested it looks like it may not be too bad, but I do't know about MSDSs, I think they may tend to understate the dangers.
Is there any further advice out there from anyone with experience on this?
Thanks,
Mark