Since ancient times, mankind has suffered from the causative agent of tuberculosis, as evidenced by human skeletons found by archaeologists deformed by the tuberculosis process. Tuberculosis was known in the countries of the Ancient World. Over the centuries, this disease has claimed hundreds of thousands of human lives.
In the last century, anti-TB drugs were synthesized that changed the prognosis of this disease. Thanks to the use of these drugs, it became possible not only to extend the life of a patient with tuberculosis, but also to achieve a complete cure. Tuberculosis is no longer a fatal disease.
One of the most effective anti-TB drugs is isoniazid. This drug acts bactericidal against the tuberculosis pathogen and is used not only for treatment, but also for specific prophylaxis of tuberculosis. But isoniazid is quite toxic, has many contraindications for use and side effects, with an overdose it causes severe neurological complications. Despite all this, isoniazid is available for sale, it can easily be bought at any pharmacy without a prescription.
In recent years, so-called doghunters have adopted isoniazid. They entrusted themselves with a kind of mission to rid the cities of stray dogs. For this purpose, doghunters use isoniazid for dogs. The drug is added to the bait, after eating which, the dog is subjected to severe poisoning, leading to the death of the animal. To poison a dog with isoniazid became a kind of scary game for them. They talk on social networks about their victims, competing among themselves in their quantity.
Isoniazid for dogs is very toxic. It begins to act shortly after it enters the body of the animal. The victim quickly develops muscle paralysis, including respiratory paralysis, a large amount of foam is released from the mouth. The dog dies in terrible agony within a few hours.
What to do if isoniazid for dogs has been used
Pyridoxine, also known as vitamin B6, is a specific antidote for isoniazid. If a dog is poisoned with isoniazid, it is necessary to immediately administer this drug intramuscularly to the animal before contacting the veterinarian. The introduction of two ampoules is enough for a medium sized dog. Pyridoxine is completely safe and has no toxic effects even in large doses. Even if it is possible that isoniazid was used for dogs, there will be no harm from vitamin B6.
To free the stomach of isoniazid residues, you need to induce vomiting in the dog . After vomiting, the animal should be given adsorbents, diuretics and, if possible, made to drink as much liquid as possible (preferably milk diluted in half with water). Having provided emergency care, the dog must be urgently taken to the veterinarian, as it will be necessary to conduct detoxification therapy with intravenous drip of drugs.
Undoubtedly, stray animals cannot be considered decoration of cities. Large flocks of feral hungry dogs can be dangerous to humans. But the solution to this difficult problem should be carried out by more humane methods. Isoniazid poisoning of dogs caused a great protest in the world. In civilized countries, planned sterilization of stray animals is carried out, shelters are being created. This requires significant material costs , which are not in city budgets.
But any problem can be solved by joint efforts. It is necessary to unite animal lovers, attract funds from sponsors to create shelters and pay for sterilization operations. It is worth remembering the classic words that have become winged : “We are responsible for those we tamed.”