Colorado
4 people sickened after Colorado dog vomits toxic chemical
Posted: Dec 8, 2012 6:12 PM by Siera Santos
Updated: Dec 8, 2012 6:21 PM
EDWARDS, Colo. (AP) - Four people at an Edwards veterinary clinic were hospitalized after a dog that ingested what was likely rat poison vomited, filling the clinic with toxic fumes.
The Vail Daily reports (http://bit.ly/UlLX1a ) the dog vomited the chemical after being brought into the Vail Valley Animal Hospital on Friday. A news release from the Eagle River Fire Protection District says three people in the room showed signs of "respiratory distress" and were taken to a hospital for treatment. A fourth person who may have been exposed was taken to the hospital as a precaution.
The dog later died.
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Information from: Vail Daily, http://www.vaildaily.com/
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