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If you witnessed or strongly suspect your pet was exposed to tremorgenic mycotoxins or anything else found in\u00a0<\/span>the garbage\u00a0<\/span>or compost pile<\/span><\/span>, this is considered an \u201cORANGE\u201d \u2013 or urgent case \u2013 on our Fast Track Triage system. We recommend calling ASPCA Animal Poison Control at 888-426-4435 for help determining if your pet consumed a toxic amount and for guidance on what to do next. If veterinary care is advised, call your family veterinarian or local animal emergency hospital ahead of your arrival.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Imagine\u00a0returning home from work and as you push open the door, you are greeted by trash strewn across the kitchen floor.\u00a0Your eyes follow the trail and\u00a0spot\u00a0the knocked-over trash can. Immediately, you realize Fido, who has been home alone all day, got into the trash. And as you process the scene, questions\u00a0race through your head:\u00a0<\/span>How long ago did\u00a0this happen? What\u00a0was in there? Should we go to the vet?<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n When a pet gets into the trash, it can be a frightening experience! Toxins like grapes, onions, and xylitol, or potentially obstructive objects like corn cobs are scary enough. But another danger that\u2019s often overlooked is tremorgenic mycotoxins – toxins produced from mold. Typically, dogs and cats are exposed to these harmful toxins after eating moldy human or pet food or compost. Whether your pet is a first-time offender or a repeat trash bandit, here\u2019s what pet owners need to know about tremorgenic mycotoxins intoxication in dogs and cats, and why it\u2019s necessary to seek immediate veterinary care as soon as you spot the evidence.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Signs of\u00a0<\/span>tremorgenic<\/span>\u00a0mycotoxin\u00a0<\/span>intoxication can occur rapidly \u2013 often within minutes to hours \u2013 and mostly affect\u00a0<\/span>the<\/span>\u00a0central nervous and gastrointestinal system<\/span>s<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n As soon as you realize your pet got into the trash or compost pile,\u00a0<\/span>it\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0important to have them evaluated by a veterinarian. Early and aggressive treatment leads to the best outcome<\/span>\u00a0for your pet<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span>Often, t<\/span>reatment include<\/span>s<\/span>:\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The best way\u00a0<\/span>to<\/span>\u00a0prevent\u00a0<\/span>tremorgenic<\/span>\u00a0mycotoxin<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>intoxication is to keep pets out of potentially moldy situations<\/span>. We recommend<\/span>:\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n If you have concerns about your pet being exposed<\/span>\u00a0to\u00a0<\/span>tremorgenic<\/span>\u00a0mycotoxins\u00a0<\/span>or anything else found in\u00a0<\/span>the garbage\u00a0<\/span>or compost pile<\/span>,\u00a0<\/span>contact your veterinarian or l<\/span>ocal animal emergency hospital for immediate veterinary care<\/span>. If you have multiple pets and you are unsure who the culprit was \u2013 bring them all in! Prognosis is good with early decontamination and treatment<\/span>, so don\u2019t hesitate!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
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