2020 Success Story Toby Golden Retriever

This adorable pup is Toby, an almost 1-year-old Golden Retriever. As many of you know, puppies are playful, and very inquisitive. Sometimes that curiosity can land them in trouble. Toby’s mom came home one day to find that her sweet boy had eaten all of her seizure medication. She knew to immediately call her veterinarian, and was asked to bring Toby in immediately. 

“Toby is my best friend, besides my son. He and my kiddo do everything together,” says Toby’s mom.

If you suspect that your pet has eaten any human medications, call your veterinarian immediately. Do not attempt to induce vomiting at home. These efforts can cause significant stress to your pet, and time is lost by allowing the medications to be absorbed. It is very important to call your veterinarian for advice.

Toby's mom is a single mom, whose hours were cut due to COVID-19. Once she brought Toby into the vet, she also completed an application with Fur Kids Foundation for help with her emergency veterinary bill. 

At the vet, Toby was given activated charcoal, and subcutaneous fluids, but (thankfully) didn't seem to be affected by the seizure medication. We're hoping Toby has learned a lesson that his dog mom’s medications aren't treats. 

You can help prevent your pet from eating human medications by taking the following steps:

• Keep all medications at a height that is not accessible to your dog.
• Keep the top of all prescriptions and over-the-counter bottles closed when not in use.
• Handle all medications over a counter, table, or sink; if a pill falls, your dogs or cats won’t have easy access to them.
• Keep human medications stored separately from your pet’s medications to avoid unintentional mix-ups.
• Write down the names and strengths of medications that you are taking.
• Do not administer any human medication to a pet unless your veterinarian advises you to do so.
• Call the Pet Poison Helpline at 1-800-213-6680 with any concerns.

About Fur Kids Foundation
Fur Kids Foundation is 100% run by dedicated volunteers who give their time to help the Foundation raise money with events, take applications, and spread the word about the good work the Foundation does in Campbell County, Wyoming. If you would like to help Fur Kids Foundation continue to help local families with animals afford emergency veterinary care, please consider making a tax-deductible donation via PayPal or signing up to become a volunteer. Read more Success Stories.