The main way to tell if someone has been poisoned, isconvulsions. Also, blood starts to foam at the mouth. Othersymptoms may be severe intestinal pain, weakness, feeling in theskin is dulled, painful, or burning. With most of these symptomsyou should get to the ER immediately, these are also symptoms ofother serious conditions. If you suspect that you have beenpoisoned in any way, even if you don't feel any symptoms, youshould go to the ER immediately to have tests done as soon aspossible.
Drain cover surrounds – If the drain covers are damaged or if there are holes dug next to the drain covers you might have to deal with rat infestation; Rotted bricks, wood and tiles – decayed areas are must-check areas for rat holes. Locating rat holes may prove more difficult than expected. If you want to solve a rat problem, you can do it permanently. First, identify the extent of your problem by inspecting the house and attic for signs of damage from rats. To solve the problem, read the how to get rid of rats in the attic page. As a general rule, rats will live in groups that are known as packs.
Does a horse get colic that gets poisoned?
A poisoned horse can show signs of colic, but if you know the horse has been poisoned you should call and equine vet immediately. Read More
You have been intentionally poisoned with strictine or cyanide what should you do?
If you know you have been intentionally poisoned by these substances, you need to contact poison control immediately. After you have been treated properly, you should contact local authorities. Read More
What is a home remedy for dog poisoning?
There is none - if you suspect your dog has been poisoned you need to take him to a veterinarian immediately. If you know/suspect what the dog may have been poisoned with, take that to the vet as well. Read More
How do you know if your water has been poisoned?
You don't so you give it to your neighbor and see what happens. Read More
How did the roman emporer cladius die?
The emperor Claudius was said to have been poisoned by his wife, Agripppina the Younger. The emperor Claudius was said to have been poisoned by his wife, Agripppina the Younger. The emperor Claudius was said to have been poisoned by his wife, Agripppina the Younger. The emperor Claudius was said to have been poisoned by his wife, Agripppina the Younger. The emperor Claudius was said to have been poisoned by his wife, Agripppina the Younger… Read More
Can a guinea fowl be poisoned?
Everything can be poisoned. Please be specific if you want to know if it is poisoned by a particular substance. Read More
How did the mother learn that Randal was poisoned?
why does the mother suspect the man has been poisoned? (Lord Randal) Read More
How can you tell if your dog has been poisoned?
If your dog has been poisoned it will not be able to walk and if it runs the poison will move fast and it only takes a few minutes for it to die. Read More
How do i know if my cat is being poisoned?
You will know if your cat is poisoned because it will roll on the ground and yowl a lot, and it will lick its belly a lot. Also, you could go to the vet. Read More
How do you know if you are being poisoned intentionally?
You may know if you are being poisoned intentionally if you start getting sick quite frequently. The best thing to do is go to the doctor if you have concerns. Read More
How do you know you've been poisoned by someone?
it depends, the most common poison to kill people today is antifreeze but it takes a while. it usly causes stomach flu and increased vomiting and finnaly a heart attack but if you are realy worryed and think you have been poisoned try to increase vomiting. i hope it helped :) Read More
Is poisoned chalice an oxymoron?
No. A chalice is a type of cup; the phrase simply means a cup taht has been poisoned, and there is no oxymoron in it. Read More
If you have been poisoned how long after can the poison still be detected in your blood or hair?
It depends on what has poisoned you, and how much poison has gotten into your body. Read More
Was Attila the Hun poisoned?
Does Juliet's family know she killed herself?
Have you been purposely poisoned?
actually, i haven't. but thanks for asking. and i don't intend on being poisoned either. ktb. peace out girl scout! Read More
What do you do if im home with a sibling and they have been poisoned?
If you eat poisoned meat that you ate that is poisoned that you ate that is not not poisoned that you did not not eat that is poisoned and you ate the poisoned meat will you die?
I have Cow that has been poisoned by an adder is there an antidote?
First, are you sure she was poisoned? Many adders are non-poisonous. If so, chce this site. http://www.globalcrisis.info/latestantivenom.htm Read More
Symptoms of pig being poison with rat poison?
Pigs that have been poisoned with rat poisoned will not act normally. They will be lazy and may become very sick. Read More
What should you do if you suspect a conscious person has been poisoned?
If you have reason to believe that a person has been poisoned (conscious or otherwise), the FIRST THING you should do is CONTACT YOUR LOCAL POISON CONTROL CENTER. This number can typically be found in the front pages of the telephone book. If you can't find this number, immediately call 911. If you know what the person may have been poisoned with, read the label for instructions specific to that product. What you can do… Read More
How do you know if your six dead chickens were poisoned?
yes, because the saliva of it is dangerous. Read More
How do you know if you are poisoned by a bush?
You'll start to itch in the area that has come in contact. Read More
If you know a person is poisoned and if the person is conscious you should?
If a dog takes a bite of a dead dog that has been poisoned will he get poisoned also?
Possibly, so he should be taken to a vet or animal emergency hospital as soon as possible. Read More
How can you tell whether a drink has been poisoned?
Has a octopus ever harmed a human?
Yes humans have been poisoned by octopus. Read More
Was Leonardo da Vinci poisoned?
This has not been suggested by any reliable source. Read More
How long does it take for a poisoned cat to die?
it takes one week for a cat to die after being poisoned i should know i had a cat that was poisonedand died a week later in my arms Read More
How did Nero kill Britannicus?
It is said that Nero had Britannicus poisoned. It is said that Nero had Britannicus poisoned. It is said that Nero had Britannicus poisoned. It is said that Nero had Britannicus poisoned. It is said that Nero had Britannicus poisoned. It is said that Nero had Britannicus poisoned. It is said that Nero had Britannicus poisoned. It is said that Nero had Britannicus poisoned. It is said that Nero had Britannicus poisoned. Read More
In 1000 wine bottles stack 10 are poisoned given 10 rats what is the minimum number of tries to find the poisoned one Rat dies once it licks the poisoned wine?
If all ten poisoned bottles are in the first batch of ten, then on the first try, all rats will die and you'd know. If all ten poisoned bottles are in the last batch of ten, then on the 99th try you would know, as no rats had died. You wouldn't have to try the 100th time. The minimum number of tries, in the worst case scenario, is 99. Read More
Was Pope Alexander VI assassinated or poisoned?
While it never has been proven, it seems quite probable that he was poisoned. Both he and his son had been together at a dinner given by a cardinal the night before and both became ill. His son survived but he did not. Read More
Why are 'use by' dates needed?
so you know when its expired and you don't get poisoned Read More
What is the word 'poisoned' when translated from English to Japanese?
Dog vomiting foam and seems restless?
Your dog has been poisoned.........get it to the vet immediately! Read More
Was Henry VIII's first wife beheaded?
No but she may have been poisoned by ann boleyn Read More
Will a dog die after eating a dead squirrel if it has been poisoned?
Is the blue ringed octopus has a poison strong enough to kill a person?
True. The blue-ringed octopus does have enough venom to kill a person in minutes even if the person doesn't know he/she has been poisoned. Read More
Was Plato poisoned?
Why didn't Claudius stay roman emporer?
He died. Some claim that he was poisoned by his wife. He died. Some claim that he was poisoned by his wife. He died. Some claim that he was poisoned by his wife. He died. Some claim that he was poisoned by his wife. He died. Some claim that he was poisoned by his wife. He died. Some claim that he was poisoned by his wife. He died. Some claim that he was poisoned by… Read More
Is cloning animals wrong?
its ok as long as none of the animals are injured poisoned or been cruel to Read More
Who killed emperor Augustus?
He died of an apparent illness. It has been suggested that his wife Livia poisoned him. Read More
Was undertaker poisoned?
No undertaker was not poisoned because he is leaving to go to TNA in 2012 and i think that kane poisoned him Read More
Why do you have to sign in with Facebook?
Have to sign-in with Facebook? Because many in the world have been drinking from the poisoned well, and user-unfriendly sites like this one assume that we all drink from the poisoned well. I don't drink from the poisoned well. Btw, here's another question; why is this 'wiki answers' site such a lousy site? Read More
Can a poisoned Pokemon become even more poisoned?
Yes. When a Pokemon becomes poisoned by an opponent's attack, and the Pokemon is already poisoned, the time the Pokemon is poisoned is lengthened to the normal time of the new poison (Time does not 'add up'). Read More
You think You have been poisoned how long do the symptoms take to have effect?
Answer Not long. Why? Do you think you have been poisoned? Because if you do, I suggest you contact Poison Control. They will help you. Answer Call 911 (999 in the UK) immediately! Hopefully you're wrong, but if you're not, you need proper medical attention now. Read More
How do you make poisoned weapons in alchemy?
i think that it is a sun and a pie. hahahahahahahahaha just kidding i have know idea Read More
What happend in boudicca life?
How can you get poisoned by zinc?
you can get poisoned by taking a poisonous amount of it. Read More
Was lord Krishna poisoned?
The recent report of a 10-year-old boy that died from rat-bite fever in San Diego has raised concerns about the risk of contracting this disease from pet rats. The family of the child is suing Petco, where they bought a pet rat two weeks before the boy died after a 48-hour illness characterized by flu-like symptoms. This incident has brought into discussion the rare but real risk of this zoonotic disease, which is caused by two different bacteria that are carried by rats. The type of rat-bite fever that is most common in North America is caused by Streptobacillus moniliformis. Another form of rat-bite fever is caused by Spirillum minus and occurs primarily in Asia. Rats can carry both bacteria as part of the normal flora of their respiratory tract. Because of this, rats do not usually exhibit any outward signs of illness from these bacteria. People are infected with the bacteria through rat bites or exposure to urine, feces or saliva of rats that carry the organism.
Illness after the bite of a rat has been described for thousands of years in Asia in poor populations that are exposed to wild rats. With the increased use of large numbers of laboratory rats in the last century, this disease has been seen most often in laboratory animal workers in the US, as well as in poor populations. However, the growth of the pet industry and the increased popularity of fancy pet rats in the last 30 years have shifted the disease incidence so that now more than 50% of the cases in the United States are seen in children. Rat-bite fever is not a reportable disease in the US, so the actual number of cases that occur annually is unknown. However, the incidence of the disease in the US is very low, and death from rat-bite fever is also rare. The cases that are known are those that are documented in the medical literature. To complicate matters, the clinical signs of rat-bite fever in people are nonspecific, and the tests to isolate or identify the organisms involved are not routine. Often, a history of exposure to a rat, in combination with the clinical signs, is the clue that doctors use to suspect rat-bite fever in patients, and then diagnosis is based on specific testing methods. If the disease is suspected or diagnosed, treatment with antibiotics is curative in most cases. A good review of this disease is available – see Rat Bite Fever and Streptobacillus moniliformis.
So what is the risk of this disease if you or your children have a pet rat? Fancy rats are very popular as easy to maintain, social and gentle pets. They are common children’s pets but also have an avid following among adults who can’t afford or don’t have the lifestyle suitable for a dog or cat. Fancy rats are widely available from both pet stores and private breeders in different colors, sizes and conformations. However, few, if any of the pet rats sold are tested for the bacteria that cause rat-bite fever. The prevalence of the bacteria in rats can vary, from as few as 10% to as many as 100% of rats in a breeding colony or laboratory that are infected. Any pet rat can carry these organisms, but the risk of actually contracting the disease from the rat is very low.
What should you do? As with any animal that carries a risk of zoonotic disease, hand-washing after handling is of utmost importance. Using either soap-and-water or an alcohol-based hand cleanser after handling the pet rat and cleaning the cage is mandatory. Children should be instructed to always wash their hands after playing with the pet and to always tell parents about any bites that occur when handling the pet. Owners of pet rats should immediately report unexplained fevers, illness or rashes to their healthcare provider. Specialized screening tests to see if your pet rat is a carrier of S. moniliformis are available from veterinarians, but make sure you call ahead to see which veterinarians provide this test, as it is not routinely offered.
This blog was written by:
Katherine Quesenberry, DVM, MPH, DABVP (Avian)
Head, Avian and Exotic Pet Service
The Animal Medical Center
Katherine Quesenberry, DVM, MPH, DABVP (Avian)
Head, Avian and Exotic Pet Service
The Animal Medical Center
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