Hormone Cream Is Poisoning Dogs
When I received the information in a newsletter about hormone cream poisoning dogs, I thought I'd learn about dogs actually biting into a tube of estrogen or progesterone cream. As it turns out, this may or may not be the case. It's true that dogs are known for getting into things they shouldn't. Reports show most dogs are either physically rubbing up against their owners or licking them. This causes a transference from the inner arm (where the hormone cream is usually applied) onto the dog.
Women need to remember to wash their hands after applying hormone cream, as some may remain on their hands and be transferred to their dog.
Please note that hormone cream poisoning is equally dangerous to other pets that come in contact with it. It is also a danger to children. How many grandmother's out there rock their grandchildren to sleep? Ladies, are you cradling your loved ones and accidentally exposing them to these hormones?
Hormone cream users need to keep an eye out for the symptoms of hormone poisoning. Even the bio-identical's can cause problems when transferred to an animal or a child.
Symptoms of hormonal poisoning in female dogs mimic heat. Engorged genitals, bloody discharge and behavioral issues. Many dog owners have taken their spayed dogs back to the veterinarian and at first everyone was stumped. A few dogs underwent additional needless surgery by uninformed veterinarians to ensure the spaying was done properly.
Many male dogs were seen with engorged breasts and hair loss.
Anemia and diarrhea are the most immediate reactions when a dog is exposed to hormone cream.
Dogs can recover from the initial symptoms, but the long term effects are unknown. Problems may include aplastic anemia, mammary tumors and a higher percentage of developing breast cancer.
A few ways to keep the cream away from pets and children include:
*Wash hands after using cream;
*Cover the area with a bandage;
*Apply cream to inner thighs or stomach away from where children and pets may rub against it.
This is an important article to pass along to those you know who are on hormone replacement cream. Especially if they have pets, young children or grandchildren.
Also do all you can to make pediatricians and veterinarians aware of this. They are the first in line to see these poisonings and many don't think to look for hormone poisoning. Informing the medical profession that this problem exists may save an animal or child many expensive tests. Not to mention precious time in a diagnosis.
Seek veterinary help immediately if you suspect your dog has ingested hormone cream. Be sure to take the tube to the vet so appropriate treatment can be administered to your dog. Don't wait for a reaction and hope your dogs recovers without veterinary care. Dogs get into things. I've never known a dog who didn't. Your vet will understand and know how to treat the symptoms much better than you do.
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