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Sent to Pet Experts March 05, 2006 7:07 p.m.

my 4 lb chihuahua was outside while i was using the herbicide "roundup" on some weeds. as soon as i realized that she was outside with me, i put her inside but i am worried that she might have gotten some in here mouth. i immediately gave her a bath. she seems to be fine, playing, eating etc. should i be worried?

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Age: 2; Female; Breed: chihuahua

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bath and washing her face and paws well

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March 05, 2006 7:11 p.m. (4 minutes and 3 seconds later)

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You would need to be worried if she starts vomiting, displaying any lethargic behavior, starts drooling or shows signs of an allergic reaction. If she continues to play, eat, and does not show any signs of a behavioral change then chances are good that you got her inside before she came into contact with any of the herbicide. It does not take long as all for them to start showing signs of toxicity so I would monitor her for now and if she does not start showing any changes in her overall behavior she should be just fine. I wish you the best of luck.

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Sent March 05, 2006 7:14 p.m. (3 minutes and 45 seconds later)

she seems to be scratching herself a lot but that might just be from the bath. i also think she might have either come into contact with either the herbicide or some ants outside because she is itching at her face as well. she's definitely not lethargic or showing any of the other signs that you mentioned.

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March 05, 2006 7:19 p.m. (4 minutes and 8 seconds later)

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If she is not having any of the signs I have meantioned then it could just be from the bath or possibly ants. If you see any red marks or welts on her face then it could be ants so montior her close as too many ant bites could make her sick since she is so small as well. Benadryl can help with the itching but the recommended dosage is only 2 mg every 12 hours for her size so I would recommend the children's benadryl and just give her the smallest amount possible no more than 2 mg and this will help with the itching. As long as she does not seen to worsen or show any of the signs I have meantioned above then she should be fine.

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