In the end, the Chihuahua recovered nicely and the vets advised the owners to fit him with a basket snout when he was not actively checked, to protect the dog against his impulse to eat bad things. The case is partly interesting because of the low heartbeat of the dog in response to the cocaine; The drug usually provides the heartbeat to race much faster than normal. “The net cardiovascular effect of cocaine in fangs remains complex,” concluded the authors and called for further research into the long -term effects on the cardiovascular system for dogs that accidentally take the medicine. “
For each Johnson there are various common-sentence preventive measures that dog owners can take to protect their pets. For example, keep your dog on the belt while walking and check everything that the animal happens to pick up and/or consume. Training dogs to respond quickly to commands like “Let it!” Or “drop it!” are also valuable and may save the life of an animal. And if your dog happens to take cocaine or similar substances despite these efforts, take them immediately to the vet and be completely honest about the circumstances – yes, even if the medicines were yours.
“A great misconception in research into toxicology, in particular with illegal substances, is that veterinarians will assess owners or report to the authorities if they admit that their pet has taken drugs,” said Johnson. “This fear prevents crucial information -parts that can save lives. Being honest about potential exposure can be life -saving. The more information you can provide about what, when and how much your pet has consumed, the better we can adjust and follow the treatment on specific complications. What the most important thing is to get your pet immediately.”
DOI: Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2025. 10,3389/fvets.2025.1622850 (over Dois).
