Dog got electrocuted last night

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I was sitting in the lounge last night and the floor lamp behind the sofa started to flicker (normally happens when a cat sits on the switch) but then we it started to buzz loudly.

I quickly pulled the plug out and looked behind the sofa, Sid was leaning against the sofa, fitting and foaming at the mouth :eek:

He then collapsed and was fitting for about 5mins, we thought he was a goner but he stood up and staggered around.
Took him to the emergency vets (£140, must get him insured!), he'd burnt his tongue but that was all, major phew :cool:

This morning he's got a swollen mouth and is feeling very sorry for himself.

Our fusebox hasn't got a RCD protecting it, so now off to buy RCD sockerts for all exposed wires.

So relieved :)
 
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coat exposed wires with something like orange-oil to stop dogs from chewing them.

Poor thing, hope he's okay. did the vet check for signs of arrhythmia?
 
Jeeeez. I've touched a plug socket after getting out of the shower once (turning on the TV in my room) and the jolt I got through my arm was enough to drop me. Couldn't imagine the pain from licking exposed wires though.
 
Technically he wasnt electrocuted....but glad to hear he's ok, I didnt think a dog would chew on something as small as a wire.
 
Sorry, but LMAO. What a stupid thing to do. Are you sure it hasn't been taking intelligence lessons from my cat? :D

Really glad he's okay. :) Defo get the insurance; with that amount of accident potential you may well need it.
 
Aod said:
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coat exposed wires with something like orange-oil to stop dogs from chewing them.

Poor thing, hope he's okay. did the vet check for signs of arrhythmia?
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He listened to his heart and chest and they all sounded fine, he said he was one lucky dog.

He'd only gone through the negative wire, so presume the current was still flowing through the lamp, if he'd gone through both them I guess he wouldn't be here anymore.
 
Well done for taking immediate action rather than creating a "Dog's been electrocuted - what do I do?" thread.

Must have been a right scare! Good to hear he's OK.
 
Good to hear he's okay. At least he won't go charging about the house chewing every little thing.

J.B said:
Technically he wasnt electrocuted....but glad to hear he's ok, I didnt think a dog would chew on something as small as a wire.
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Dogs will chew anything. My old dog destroyed my brother's phone charger.
 
Burnsy2023 said:
Indeed. I've been shocked a few times with mains. Not pleasant at all.
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I've only been shocked direct from the mains once and that was quite enough for me. It's a horrible feeling. After my shock my arm was aching from the hand all the way up the inside of my arm to my chest muscle. And then there's the "woah... I don't feel quite right" sensation.
 
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