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Clobetasol Ointment Ingestion

Sent to Pet Experts April 27 2005 at 6:24 PM
   

My dog ingested a 30 gram tube of clobetasol ointment. What should I do?

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April 27 2005 at 6:28 PM (4 minutes and 8 seconds later)
         
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 Did he eat the tube or just the ointment?
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April 27 2005 at 6:30 PM (1 minute and 36 seconds later)
         
Reply to Tammy Falkner's Post: The remaining ointment in side and the tube!!
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April 27 2005 at 6:33 PM (3 minutes and 5 seconds later)
         
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 Because he ate the tube as well, you need to give your vet a call.  The plastic is going to be hard to pass.

You can get the clobetasol out of his system by giving him 3 tbsp of peroxide by mouth.  BUT I would not do this if he ate the tube because he could choke on the parts coming back up.

If you don't get the tube parts out, he could end up with an obstruction of the bowels and this can be life threatening.

I hate that you are going through this.

Give your vet or an after hours clinic a call.  They will let you know if it's urgent that you come in.

I hope this helps!

Good luck!

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April 27 2005 at 6:35 PM (1 minute and 37 seconds later)
         
Reply to Tammy Falkner's Post: Is there anyway to find out if the Clobetasol, will affect his system?
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April 27 2005 at 6:38 PM (3 minutes and 51 seconds later)
         
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 The national animal poison control center could tell you.

It's not free.  That's the only problem.  But many of the makers of the products sponsor some of the calls about their products so you can get a reduced rate or maybe even for free.

NAPCC has three telephone numbers for easy access:

  • (900) 680-0000 costs $20 for the first five minutes and $2.95 for each additional minute billed to your telephone.
  • (800) 548-2423 and
  • (888) 426-4435 are credit- card-only numbers for $30 per case.
    Only Master Card, Visa, American Express, and Discover cards are accepted.

 

I am not terribly familiar with the medication (just know that it's for psoriasis among other things) and just don't feel qualified to say - yes, he will be fine - or - no, get to the vet right now.

I wish I could be more help!

Tammy F. -- Pet Care Expert -- 99% Positive Feedback on 5067 Pet Accepts
15+ years-Pet care, Veterinary shelter medicine and infectious disease, Behavior training, Rescue
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