Nicotine is one of the essential ingredients of our e-liquids but be aware that it can also be fatal for our pets ...
Poison Control Centers often have to deal with appeals related to cases of nicotine poisoning and so in most cases it comes from cigarettes, nicotine patches and gum now that the e-cigarette industry is booming, we need to be extremely careful and keep e-liquids out of the reach of our pets.
It should be known that animals can sometimes be attracted by e-liquids or cotton or sopalin that is soaked. The smells attract their curiosity and they generally expect to be faced with food more than a toxic substance that could be fatal if swallowed. Dogs are the most common victims, but cats are also too often poisoned.
WHAT TO DO TO PROTECT YOUR PETS
So how do you know if your pet has somehow stealthily used your vaporizer? The first sign in dogs and cats is vomiting. As nicotine moves through the body, they can be in drooling, restlessness, frequent diarrhea and high heart rate. If your pet ingests a large amount of nicotine or a higher dosage, it can cause tremors, convulsions or sometimes just muscle weakness and lethargy. Finally, in the event of heavy ingestion it can be fatal.
Remember that liquid nicotine can be absorbed through the skin or even through the mucous membranes of animals' mouths. Some experts believe that e-cigarettes pose a great risk to animals because nicotine is absorbed quickly.
e by the mucous membranes. Indeed, if your dog eats a cigarette, the liver has a chance to filter out most toxins before they cause damage.
If you suspect your pet has ingested nicotine e-liquid, you need to act quickly. Symptoms usually appear within an hour. As soon as you suspect a problem, call your veterinary or animal poison control center (02-40-68-77-40).
And above all, keep your e-liquids and nicotine bases out of reach of your pet. Our pets are often part of the family and it would be difficult to lose your furry friend due to carelessness in your vaping habits.
