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Ferretone Overdose?

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Question
my two little ones got hold of a bottle of ferretone they bit right throw the bottle so it empty onto floor we dont know how much they have drank what should i do please help we cant stop worrying my little girl left it lying on her ladders to her bed they climbed up knock it off she is blameing herself thinking they are going to die and i cant give her any answers to what will happen any information would be grate

Answer
Hi Scott:

As a one-time 'overdose', I think the first 24 hours are the ones you will have to worry about.  The best thing you can do is to call your vet for guidance on this one. The other option is to possibly call the makers of Ferretone.  As far as a "first aid" remedy for an overdose of Ferretone, there is just nothing that I can think of, although there are some "longer term" concerns I would worry about.

It's the extra vitamins that are added that we worry about. Some oil-based vitamins that are not excreted in the urine take a LONG time to leave the body and can even store - and quite possibly even damage - in the organs and tissues. As far as long-term effects, you will definitely have to ask your vet.

I wish I had a 'quick fix' for you on this one. My thoughts and prayers are with you - I can only imagine how frustrated you must be! My heart breaks for you.

Sincerely,

Jacquie Rodgers