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Electrocution can result in damage to the heart muscle, which can cause irregular heart rate(s) (tachycardia or bradycardia) or heart rhythms (arrhythmia). These irregularities can also be potentially serious & life-threatening. Or, by placing your hands on either side of their chest behind the elbows, over their heart to try and feel it beating to count the pulse rate. Review symptoms, medications & behavior to keep your pets healthy with a Vet Online in just minutes. Ask a Vet Live Now Phone Cords, Chargers and Dogs
Place 3–4 fingers on the inside of their rear leg around the mid-thigh. This is where the femoral artery runs, and you should feel it pulsing near the surface. It is easier to find if your dog is standing up. If your dog is showing any of these symptoms, it’s best to call your vet right away. What to Do If Your Dog Eats a Phone Cable or Charger If your pet develops any of the signs above, immediate veterinary attention should also be pursued. Diagnosis No matter the size of your pet, the average respiratory rate is the same, between 15 and 30 breaths per minute. Feel for air movement out of your pet’s nostrils. You can also use a tissue in front of their nose to see if it moves with any airflow.Dogs have an innate need to chew. Be sure to provide them with appropriate chew toys, mental enrichment, and enough physical exercise. By providing enticing and dog-safe alternatives for them to chew on, they are less likely to seek out dangerous options like cords. Even so, it’s safest to gather cords and use safety measures like cord covers or otherwise making any cords inaccessible from a curious pup. Typical treatment requires hospitalization with oxygen support, administration of any necessary medications, close monitoring, and in severe cases, mechanical ventilation may be required. Your pet could be in the hospital for 2–3 days or even longer, depending on the severity of the injuries they sustained. Cardiac Abnormalities
Most dogs will make a full recovery if they’ve received medical treatment as soon as possible after eating a foreign object. The vet will provide you with post-surgery instructions on how to care for your fur baby as he heals.
Once you and your pet are safely clear of the electrical source, determine if your pet is stable. If your pet is standing and moving around, this does not mean they haven’t been injured, and you should still have them seen by a veterinarian as soon as possible, as damage from electrocution can be internal as well as external. So even if you don’t see any external injuries, it doesn’t mean your pet doesn’t have significant internal trauma. Given chewing on electrical cords is the most common cause of electrocution in pets, prevention of this catastrophe at home is important. And most cases of electrocution because of chewing on an electrical cord in the home are preventable by taking the following steps: Discourage pets from chewing electrical cords Be aware that some pets who have been electrocuted may experience a delayed onset of symptoms, particularly in cases such as small burns that become infected. Your pet may not exhibit signs of discomfort until a burn becomes infected, or as in cases described above, until fluid starts to fill up in the lungs (more critical cases). If you’re unable to turn off the electricity at its source, you need to move your pet away from the source safely. By using a long non-conductive object such as a wooden broom handle or a similar object, you should move your pet away from touching the electrical cord or the electricity source. Once they are safely away, you can now touch your pet without risk of being electrocuted. Second. Count the number of breaths your pet takes over 15 seconds and multiply it by 4 = how many breaths in 1 minute. A rise and fall of your pet’s chest = 1 respiration. If you don’t see any rise and fall of their chest, their tongue is blue, purple, or pale white, get to an animal ER immediately.
However, keep in mind the list of electrical cords that could pose at other times throughout the year, as the list is endless! Such as those from air conditioners, fans, computers, laptops, as well as phone chargers. Natural Disasters and Stray Voltage Typically, most pets live in environments where there are many electrical cords readily accessible for them to chew on. However, it is more common that younger cats and dogs are the main culprits. Usually, from the age they are brought home (around 8 weeks) up to around 2 years (on average) is the age group most commonly afflicted as they often view electrical cords as chew toys, thus getting themselves into trouble. Even though electrocution from chewing on live electrical cords is the most common form of electrical injury in our pets, there are others that are worth mentioning – the most notable being stray voltage. This often occurs after natural disasters or bad storms that cause live electrical wires to break and fall across roads and sidewalks or even puddles, which may lead to exposure of unseen electrical current, resulting in electrocution. Due to the high voltage of these cables, death is almost always the result. Training: Pets should be prevented from chewing cables by using management and pet-proofing your home. If you catch your dog chewing on a cord, interrupt immediately and redirect them to an appropriate chew toy or other activity. Thus, it is always recommended after a natural disaster or big storm to be careful where you walk your dog and to keep your cat indoors until clean-up crews have been by to assess the area.Electrocution can result in respiratory distress (trouble breathing) because of the buildup of fluid within the lungs. Known as non-cardiogenic pulmonary edema. (Pulmonary Edema = an accumulation of fluid within the lungs.) If your dog or cat hasn't typically been interested in chewing cords or cables in the past but suddenly becomes obsessed, then it's time to have your pet seen by a veterinarian, as conditions like stress, dental issues, PICA, etc. can cause a pet to suddenly seek out inappropriate things to chew on. Be extra careful around the holidays Did you see your fur baby eat a foreign object, such as a phone cord or charger? If so, do not induce vomiting. This could cause additional complications for your dog. Only induce vomiting if the vet tells you to do so. If your dog has swallowed a cord or charger, the vet may ask you to bring him in. However, dogs and cats of all ages, sizes, and breeds are still known to get themselves into trouble and can and will chew on electrical cords from time to time, especially if left alone unsupervised. If your pet is still holding onto or touching the electrical cord, turn off the electricity at its source (circuit breaker or fuse box) if possible. This is to disconnect the current from continuing to course through your pet’s body. Do not touch your pet until you've disconnected the source of electricity to avoid you being electrocuted. And do not touch the cord or pull the plug from the outlet.
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