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🚨 DEADLY EMERGENCY

Call Your Vet or Poison Control IMMEDIATELY

Diuretics

Also known as: Lasix, Water Pills

medication • human_medication
Toxic compound: Furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide

What Happens

Water pills cause severe dehydration and electrolyte depletion (potassium, sodium). Can cause kidney failure and cardiac arrest.

Timeline

Effects within 1-3 hours

🩺 Symptoms

Severe dehydration, electrolyte depletion, kidney failure, cardiac arrest

Do This Right Now

EMERGENCY - Call vet immediately. Note medication name and dose.

When to Worry

Any ingestion serious. Watch for weakness, collapse, excessive urination, dehydration, irregular heart rate

Vet Consultation

Immediate emergency care. Needs IV fluids, electrolyte monitoring, kidney function tests.

Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional veterinary advice. Always consult your veterinarian for medical decisions.