Cocoa Mulch Poisoning
Stabilizing your dog will be key to the treatment. If he is having seizures, medication will be given to bring them under control. Gastric lavage will be done as opposed to inducing emesis if your pet is seizing. However, if he is not and the veterinary team feels that having your pet vomit is safe, this is the best option for eliminating cocoa mulch. Vomiting is most effective if it occurs within the first couple of hours post ingestion. Activated charcoal will also be given to bind the remaining toxins together.
Intravenous therapy will provide additional fluids to assist the body process and flush the toxins. Fluid therapy is also beneficial to balance electrolytes.
Tremorgenic Mycotoxins
Mold poisoning is very serious and death is not uncommon. As with the mulch poisoning, medication for seizures, gastric lavage, emesis, and fluid therapy will be administered. Due to the severity of the effects of mold on the body, treatment may need to span over a few days.
Abdominal Obstruction
If the veterinarian has identified an abdominal obstruction in your pet, she may use medication, intravenous fluids, and an enema to see if the mass can be eliminated that way. However, this won't often work and surgery to remove the obstruction may be necessary which can mean a hospital stay of a few days.
