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renoites · 10-20-2012, 01:48 PM

To All My Forum Friends:
My 3yr old mini dachshund, ZOE, died of “Decon” ingestion this week. I would like to share with you the telltale signs so that you might not have such a tragedy happen to you and your dog.
I had opened up the fence between my neighbor and my yard to repair and replace some fencing. I knew my dogs would go to their yard since it was open x 2 days, and walked the small property to look for any dangerous items. I specifically was looking for the signature blue/yellow box that Decon comes in. Unfortunately it comes in other containers also.
I always thought of myself as a good parent to my animals and would do anything to keep them from harm. But I wasn’t diligent enough in my search.
The signs of decon ingestion are obvious if you collect your dogs feces (poop). Their poop becomes blue/green in color in the first days, but no other changes/symptoms are obvious, until it is too late! Those signs are bruising/swelling on the body (in Zoe’s case, it was on her lower abdomen and leg a week later).
We are devastated by the loss of our baby and posting this so it may not happen to anyone else.
Steve and vicki

Rolff · 10-20-2012, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by renoites

To All My Forum Friends:
My 3yr old mini dachshund, ZOE, died of “Decon” ingestion this week. I would like to share with you the telltale signs so that you might not have such a tragedy happen to you and your dog.
I had opened up the fence between my neighbor and my yard to repair and replace some fencing. I knew my dogs would go to their yard since it was open x 2 days, and walked the small property to look for any dangerous items. I specifically was looking for the signature blue/yellow box that Decon comes in. Unfortunately it comes in other containers also.
I always thought of myself as a good parent to my animals and would do anything to keep them from harm. But I wasn’t diligent enough in my search.
The signs of decon ingestion are obvious if you collect your dogs feces (poop). Their poop becomes blue/green in color in the first days, but no other changes/symptoms are obvious, until it is too late! Those signs are bruising/swelling on the body (in Zoe’s case, it was on her lower abdomen and leg a week later).
We are devastated by the loss of our baby and posting this so it may not happen to anyone else.
Steve and vicki

My deepest sympathy to you both. Thank you for this info.
We have had mice in our trailer this summer and had Decon in it. When we brought it home I have tried to be careful to make sure every pellet they moved has been picked up before I let our cat inside to do her usual inspection.
Again I am so very sorry for you both.

sam · 10-20-2012, 09:55 PM

I am so sorry for the loss of your dog. May you cherish your precious memories.

jcurtis95 · 10-21-2012, 07:45 AM

Renoite,

The loss of a family pet can be as devastating as the loss of a family member. It is important that you not be too severe on yourself, after all, you did make a good faith effort to search for anything that may be harmful to Zoe. Our condolences go out to you.

Jerry & Carol Curtis

hilltool · 10-22-2012, 01:30 PM

Steve and Vickie

Short of losing a child or other close loved ones I can't think of anything worse. I've been through about 4 dogs in my life that were constant companions and I know how painful this is. My most heartfelt thoughts are with you both. And, thanks for the "warning" signs info. I did not know what to look for.

rick

khhorton · 10-23-2012, 10:21 AM

Really sorry to hear of the loss of your pet. It's never easy no matter how young or old they are, or the circumstance. Our thoughts are with you.