The animal came into the center with a companion that sadly did not survive the ordeal.
on Wednesday on Facebook and revealed that the animal’s name was Coco and that he was a two-year-old male. He came in with another canine and they were both treated by an emergency vet after having fits."After arriving with his canine pal following the death of his owner, he and his companion became quickly unwell. Coco's friend was repeatedly fitting, and soon after, Coco also started to fit," said Woodside Animal Welfare Trust.
“It became clear that he was suffering from symptoms that all pointed to alcohol withdrawal. He spent four weeks sedated to help with his withdrawal symptoms and to reduce the risk of further fits.” After a while the dog was able to get off of the medication and even started to behave like a normal dog. The shelter specified that he is not yet ready for adoption as mentally he is still very anxious at times and still needs professional care.“No-one knows the specifics on how these dogs got into the situation with alcohol but we do know that without our care Coco would likely have not survived this heart breaking ordeal,” wrote the shelter.
If a dog does accidentally consume alcohol, it’s hard to know whether the amount consumed is at dangerous levels. In such cases, it is best to contact a vet immediately.
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