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Dog Nearly Dies After Sniffing Meth in Local Park
25 Apr
Summary
- A dog named Uni fell critically ill after sniffing a hazardous substance.
- Uni's critical condition was a result of accidental methamphetamine exposure.
- ASPCA Poison Control assisted over 334,000 animals with toxic exposures last year.
A neighborhood walk took a terrifying turn for Uni, an Australian cattle mix, when she fell severely ill after sniffing around a local park. Her owners, Nikolas and Jenifer Dorhoutmees, rushed her to the vet after noticing alarming symptoms like excessive drooling and white gums.
At the veterinary clinic, Uni's condition was critical, with a body temperature soaring to 106 degrees Fahrenheit, a level that can cause severe organ damage. A drug test confirmed the presence of methamphetamine. Vet staff worked for nearly an hour to reduce her dangerously high temperature.
Uni's survival marks a fortunate outcome, similar to another local dog, Atreyu, who also recovered from accidental meth ingestion. These incidents underscore the risks pets face from discarded substances. Last year, ASPCA Poison Control handled over 334,000 cases of animal exposure to toxins, with over-the-counter medications being the most common culprit.
