![]() Antidotes themselves can have serious adverse effects. ![]() Also, if they do, the antidote may be very expensive or unavailable for pet use. Unfortunately, most toxins do not have antidotes. Many times owner's will come in just wanting to get the antidote. Tea does contain tannins, which can be helpful in treatment of some toxicants (rhododendrons, azaleas), but it does nothing to treat other poisons. Unfortunately, the black bits off of bread are not absorbents like activated charcoal. ![]() This myth arises from the use of activated charcoal in poisonings. Today, these compounds are rarely encountered. This misconception probably arises from many years ago when most insecticides were organophosphates or carbamates. Atropine however, does not treat all toxins. Unfortunately, milk does not treat all toxins.Ītropine can be used to reverse the muscarinic signs (salivation, lacrimation, urination, dyspnea, drooling, emesis) from organophosphate and carbamate insecticides. The calcium in milk may also decrease the absorption of certain pharmaceuticals (bisphosphonates, tetracyclines). Milk can help to dilute caustic substances (acids, alkalis) and irritants (detergents), along with dissolving the insoluble calcium oxalate crystals found in some plants. Many times owners will call after a pet has ingested something it shouldn't have and they will tell you they have already given milk. These tales also tend to evolve in time due to embellishment and repetition internet rumors in particular have a way of being resurrected months or years after the initial distribution, often with adjustments made to make them more plausible. These stories are written to be as believable as possible, and often contain precautionary advice on how to avoid harm to your pet. Internet rumors are probably the most modern form of folklore (handed-down beliefs, stories, and customs). ![]() However, with the rise of the internet, rumors and misinformation can spread like wildfire. My dogs are brother and sister, they would never have puppies together.). We hear these commonly in practice (I know he's sick 'cause his nose is warm. Myths, or 'old wives tales' have always been prevalent in veterinary medicine.
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