Severe Poisoning
Dog Poisoning (General): Severe Poisoning
Life-threatening toxin like antifreeze or a symptomatic dog needing ICU care.
Typical Cost Range (Severe Poisoning)
$2,500
to
$5,000
Based on national average veterinary pricing for severe poisoning of dog poisoning (general). Your actual costs may vary by location, clinic, and individual case.
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How to Tell If This Matches Your Situation
This cost range applies when the following are true. If your situation does not match, check the other severity levels for a closer estimate.
- Any size dog with antifreeze, zinc phosphide, or bromethalin exposure
- Seizures, tremors, or collapse
- Kidney or liver failure developing
- Ingestion more than 6 hours ago
- ICU stay of 2-5 days
What Treatment Typically Looks Like
Aggressive ICU care with fomepizole or other antidote, extended IV fluids, anti-seizure medication, blood products, and daily bloodwork.
After-hours or emergency clinic visits may add a 25% surcharge to these costs.
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