Ingestion of potassium chloride tablets has caused bowel strictures and ulceration. Treatment includes administration of lactated ringers and furosamide. Due to the irritating nature of potassium chloride-induction of vomiting is controversial. Activated charcoal does not bind potassium. Magnesium Chloride Elevated magnesium concentrations can cause low blood pressure and cardiac abnormalities, weakness, and neurological signs.
Treatment is symptomatic and supportive.
Vomiting may reduce the amount of absorption if induced with in two hours of ingestion. Calcium Carbonate and Calcium Magnesium Acetate These products may cause vomiting and eye irritation. Treat gastric upset symptomatically. Ingestion if urea by dogs usually results in local irritant signs such as hyper salivation, GI signs of vomiting, and abdominal pain. Treatment includes inducing vomiting and monitoring the animal.