My rat ingested some Blu-Kote.. please help! Urgent!?

Question

I applied some Blu-Kote on my rat Fletcher's foot to help a bumble he's got. It was the first time I put it on, so I was startled by how quickly it came out and I put the bottle down to wipe my hand (as well as the rat) off. When I set him down, he leaned over and licked some stuff off of the bottle!

I didn't think he'd do that - and it only took him two seconds if even to l**k it - or otherwise I would have set it father away from him. :( I'm kicking myself pretty hard.

He got two licks of it and that's all before I took him and put him in the tub so I would wash his mouth out. His tongue was really blue at first. It's been about.. I'd say, twenty minutes to half an hour, and he hasn't shown any ill-effects. There's not much color on his tongue anymore. However, I'm still worried sick for my little guy. I know there's not much I can do without a vet, but I can't get him to one tonight. :(

Any suggestions, help or ideas? :( Thanks!

Answer 1

GET HIM TO A VET. THIS IS POISONOUS IF EATEN. TRY GIVING HIM SOME MILK OR CHARCOAL; TO SOAK UP THE POISON.

Answer 2

You may not be able to get to a vet tonight, but I'd call the emergency vet and gete their advice. They can tell you if it's harmful and what to look out for.

Answer 3

I would take him to the vet. Since rats can't throw up they won't give him anything to make him do so. And if they do try, leave immediately. Try calling around first to see if there is anyone knowledgeable with rats, if you don't already have a vet for him. I'm not sure if they'd give him charcoal to clear his system, that is usually given immediately after the substance is ingested to absorb what hasn't been digested. For the infection you can also try giving him yogurt, it has natural antibiotic properties. And some foods high in vitamin c such as carrots, strawberries, and oranges (meat ONLY!! as rinds or orange juice is liked to cancers in male rats). Hopefully I've helped some. Hope he's alright :)

Answer 4

if there's no emergency vet around then just keep a very close eye on him. he probably would have ingested SOME of it, even if you'd only put a small dab on his foot. they do clean themselves. just make sure he's eating and drinking normally and that his stool and urine look normal and maybe don't stink or something like there's something wrong. then call the vet first thing and take him in. hopefully he'll be okay if it was only 2 licks. maybe they weren't huge licks and his body will handle it well enough and only be slightly sick and he'll recover. good luck