persephone Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 (edited) Just got a phone call ..little Maggie having trouble walking- very lethargic .Went to vet - tender around liver - blood taken . Home again ..dog collapsed. Sobbing owner .. me trying to not panic ..I asked what had she eaten that was different .." yes- we shared some macadamias last night" Little dog is now on the way back to the vets , where, hopefully with support , she will recover . Any spare thoughts please, for the cheeky Miss Maggie .... a little scruff of a JRT X with a HUGE personality ..... Thankyou. Edited January 2, 2014 by persephone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hankdog Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 So sad, holding thumbs for Maggie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iggy mum Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Fingers and paws crossed for Maggie, I hope she recovers quickly!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leah82 Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Wow, I didn't know macadamia nuts were poisonous to dogs! It's pretty surprising considering the small amount needed to cause a reaction, many other known poisonous foods need to be consumed in such large amounts to cause a reaction but according to a website I found only 2gs of macadamias per kilo of dog is needed. Luckily they're not one of my favorite nuts. Fingers crossed for Maggie, hopefully she's feeling better soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jed Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Poor little tacker. Sending healing vibes. Hope she is ok. there are just so many poisonous things out there, and so many allergens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Maeby Fünke Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Wow, thanks for telling us. Macadamias are my favourite nuts and I eat them all the time! My Pug once ate a small bowl of (shelled) pistachios I had on the coffee table but he was fine. I hope your friend's doggie will be okay :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Her Majesty Dogmad Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 I really hope she recovers, could have been an accident but in this case they obviously didn't know. I used to give my Italian a biscuit made from grapes - imported for dogs from the US. The manufacturer eventually withdrew it because grapes of course are toxic for dogs ... I really wish the RSPCA would busy themselves with warnings at this time of year - not to leave animals in hot cars and not to feed them certain foods at Christmas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirra Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Hang in there Miss Maggie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diva Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Best wishes Maggie, from an article in UK Vet - Vol 12 No 1 January 2007 'Another unusual occurrence in dogs is ingestion of macadamia nuts. These originate from the trees Macadamia integrifolia and Macadamia tetraphylla. The mechanism of toxicity is unknown; but may involve a constituent of the nuts, processing contaminants or mycotoxins (Hansen et al., 2002). Principal signs of intoxication include weakness (more pronounced in hind limbs), tremor, ataxia, vomiting, depression, pyrexia, abdominal tenderness, lameness, stiffness and recumbency. Ingestion of doses as low as 2.2 g/kg have reportedly caused clinical effects. In an experimental study doses of 20 g/kg given to dogs caused clinical signs to develop within 2-3 hours. These dogs deteriorated over the following 12 hours but then recovered over the next 24-48 hours. It was noted they developed mild elevations in serum triglycerides and alkaline phosphatase (Hansen et al., 2000). Management is generally supportive, with decontamination appropriate for recent ingestions. Use of mild laxatives may assist the passage of ingesta through the gastrointestinal tract. Care should be taken to ensure the animals remain hydrated.' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted January 2, 2014 Author Share Posted January 2, 2014 .. I am hoping in one way my guess is correct ,and that it is indeed macadamia toxicity ....that seems to resolve with good hydration and support. I am so hoping for good news later today ... My cousin will be devastated if the news is bad ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minimax Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 I have this image in my kitchen, but with my vets phone number and the emergency vets phone number (as it's an american poster), as a lot of people don't know about grapes or avocado etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katdogs Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Is it just the sweet soft part of the nut, that we eat? I knew dogs who lived with macadamia trees who loved chewing on the hard shell, and even the green casing. They were very big farm dogs though, not a little scruffer. Best wishes to Maggie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal House Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 1388624840[/url]' post='6385061']I have this image in my kitchen, but with my vets phone number and the emergency vets phone number (as it's an american poster), as a lot of people don't know about grapes or avocado etc I'm going to save this, very helpful to have and pass on to other doggy owners. Grapes I only found out about a few years back, so I always try to pass on the message to others Good thoughts being sent Perse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mita Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Best wishes Maggie, from an article in UK Vet - Vol 12 No 1 January 2007 'Another unusual occurrence in dogs is ingestion of macadamia nuts. These originate from the trees Macadamia integrifolia and Macadamia tetraphylla. The mechanism of toxicity is unknown; but may involve a constituent of the nuts, processing contaminants or mycotoxins (Hansen et al., 2002). Principal signs of intoxication include weakness (more pronounced in hind limbs), tremor, ataxia, vomiting, depression, pyrexia, abdominal tenderness, lameness, stiffness and recumbency. Ingestion of doses as low as 2.2 g/kg have reportedly caused clinical effects. Thanks for this info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Crazy Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 I hope little Maggie is going to be OK All our paws are crossed here for good news .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdierikx Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Avocados? Really? We had an avocado farm, and the farm dog used to snack on them regularly... but he had a cast iron constitution methinks... he also liked us to throw the seeds for him like they were tennis balls. He also ate the macadamias that fell from the trees - after the rats had obligingly cracked the hard bit for him. Zeddy loves pizza - the more onion on it the better as far as she's concerned... T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minimax Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Avocados? Really? We had an avocado farm, and the farm dog used to snack on them regularly... but he had a cast iron constitution methinks... he also liked us to throw the seeds for him like they were tennis balls. He also ate the macadamias that fell from the trees - after the rats had obligingly cracked the hard bit for him. Zeddy loves pizza - the more onion on it the better as far as she's concerned... T. Some dogs are fine with things and some can't even handle a tiny bit (as the dog who is seriously ill after macadamias shows ) I know dogs who are fine with grapes, and others who seriously sick from having only a few. I guess the hit and miss with reactions is why they say to avoid them altogether, rather than fins out your dog is one that has a fatal reaction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Flying Furball Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Best wishes for Maggie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted January 2, 2014 Author Share Posted January 2, 2014 maggie is home ... still no blood results . The vet said as she only ate 8 -10 macadamias it is unlikely to be them .... Hmmmm..... Maggie only weighs around 8-10 kg i think..... anyhow - as she is drinking , no IV either. She has had beef broth and watered down milk ..has , after being carried outside tottered a half metre..pee'd ..and then had a drink when carried back inside . So ..waiting on an update - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m-j Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Wishing Maggie a speedy recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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