My dog ate rat poison, allergic to K1 injection. Can she take pills?

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Hi there, my dog has eaten rat poison and needs K1 therapy. Last night she had the vitamin K1 injection subcutaneously but had a severe allergic reaction with hives. She is supposed to have another injection today and then move onto the oral pills but the reaction was so bad I thought she was going to die. What can I do now? Does this mean she is also allergic to the pills? Is there any alternative antidote? Any help you have would be massively appreciated. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 45 lbs

Jenny, DVM · Accepted Answer

There is no other antidote other than the vitamin K. I would skip the next injection and start with the tablets. It is usually less of a dose at a single time compared to the injections so it will decrease the chance of another reaction. If a reaction does occur again, I would contact your vet to see about prescribing addition medicine to help fight the reaction

My dog ate rat poison, allergic to K1 injection. Can she take pills?

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