{"id":223529,"date":"2023-10-20T14:42:51","date_gmt":"2023-10-20T14:42:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/allworldreport.com\/?p=223529"},"modified":"2023-10-20T14:42:51","modified_gmt":"2023-10-20T14:42:51","slug":"vets-warn-of-alarming-spike-in-dog-poisonings-after-pets-absorb-common-drugs-from-their-owners-the-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/allworldreport.com\/lifestyle\/vets-warn-of-alarming-spike-in-dog-poisonings-after-pets-absorb-common-drugs-from-their-owners-the-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"Vets warn of \u2018alarming spike\u2019 in dog poisonings after pets ABSORB common drugs from their owners | The Sun"},"content":{"rendered":"

VETS are warning of an "alarming spike" in the number of dogs absorbing HRT <\/strong>from their owners. <\/p>\n

Animal hospital, North Downs Specialist Referrals (NDSR), in Surrey, has diagnosed five pooches with hormonal replacement therapy (HRT) poisoning\u00a0this year.<\/p>\n


\n<\/p>\n

Exposure to the drug could prove fatal for some dogs.<\/p>\n

Sue Burgess, from East Sussex, was "mystified" when her Jack Russell Rosie appeared show symptoms.<\/p>\n

The dog owner had just started using HRT gel a few weeks earlier. <\/p>\n

Shortly after,\u00a0the unfortunate pup began showing "typical symptoms" of HRT poisoning, which included increased sexual attractiveness to male dogs, vulval enlargement and hair loss, the vets said. <\/p>\n

Read more on HRT<\/h2>\n

<\/picture>BRAIN FOG <\/span><\/p>\n

Taking HRT prevents brain shrinking and memory decline in menopause, study finds<\/h3>\n

<\/picture>DRUG ALERT<\/span><\/p>\n

Women STILL struggling to get HRT as shortages return – the 3 products affected<\/h3>\n

Gerry Polton, hospital director at NDSR, said: \u201cSecondary HRT exposure to animals typically occurs through exposure to gels and creams applied to their owners\u2019 forearms, a recommended site of application according to product data sheets."<\/p>\n

Last year, there was a 35 per cent increase in NHS prescriptions for HRT. <\/p>\n

HRT is a treatment which uses synthetic hormones to relieve menopausal symptoms, like hot flushes, anxiety and vaginal dryness.<\/p>\n

It comes in many different forms, from pills and patches to rings and gels.<\/p>\n

Most read in Health<\/h2>\n

<\/picture>LESS STOUT <\/span><\/p>\n

Brewers ‘have made world\u2019s healthiest beer’ & you’ll be surprised by calories<\/h3>\n

<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/picture>HARD LUCK <\/span><\/p>\n

Blokes left with embarrassing side effect after popping Viagra<\/h3>\n

<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/picture>LOO KNEW? <\/span><\/p>\n

The sign of oesophageal cancer you might spot in your poo – and 9 other symptoms<\/h3>\n

<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/picture>NOT CHILL <\/span><\/p>\n

Are you cranky, stressed or always tired? You could have \u2018winter period fatigue\u2019<\/h3>\n

<\/span><\/p>\n

Gerry added: \u201cWe would urge dog owners using HRT in this manner (gel) to be aware of the possibility of secondary exposure to their pets."<\/p>\n

It's thought that dogs come into contact with the cream or gel on places where there is less hair, like the belly, he explained. <\/p>\n

In most cases secondary oestrogen exposure can be treated simply by ensuring the dog has no further contact with the drug. <\/p>\n

\u201cIt is, however, important to be aware that more serious adverse events, such as bone marrow suppression, can be seen with oestrogen exposure, which may be irreversible and ultimately fatal," Gerry said. <\/p>\n

"Fortunately, we have yet to see this as a result of secondary exposure to HRT products at NDSR though," he added. <\/p>\n

Sue has since switched to a non-gel version of HRT and said Rosie is now "much better" and "not attracting the boys anymore".<\/p>\n

Symptoms of HRT poisoning in dogs<\/h3>\n

Symptoms associated with hormone replacement poisoning vary depending on the dog’s sex<\/p>\n

Female dogs <\/strong><\/p>\n