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Towheadedratlady


Ratterific
Ratterific
04/18/2007 9:39 AM  

Following is a story that was posted on K9 Alerts regarding Gorilla Glue Company.  I just sent them a brief email asking them to put a warning label on it for pet owners.

Go to http://www.gorillaglue.com/home.htm and CLICK on "Contact us"  It only takes a second to save a life!

Cross-posting from K9Alert:


Subject: GORILLA GLUE A HUGE DANGER FOR DOGS!
Date: Sat, 14 Apr 2007 09:03:18 -0700

THIS IS SOMETHING I THINK ALL DOGGY PEOPLE NEED TO KNOW ----

Yesterday, my 35 pound Terrier mix had a HUGE mass of Gorilla Glue
removed from his stomach. It took a 12" incision to get the job done
and he's going to take a long time to recover, if indeed he makes it.

Gorilla Glue has 2 very dangerous properties:

1. its smell & taste are attractive to at least dogs

2. when ingested, it oxidizes, just as it does when exposed to air,
and expands greatly in volume. Internally, a very small amount will
expand many times over and continues to harden.

My dog sought out the container (a 4 oz size), having to essentially
climb up on a table to reach it. Hours later, I found the chewed
container & figured it was too late to have his stomach pumped, so
just kept close watch on him. It didn't appear that he had eaten very
much, or any, of it.

Now, I know better! Had I known that the stuff would continue to
expand and harden, he would have been at the vet's immediately, even
if it were an after-hours call.

Seems like any dog who gets a hold of this stuff should have a stomach
pump asap, or emergency surgery if pumping won't do the job.

SINCE THE CONTAINER GIVES NO INFORMATION ABOUT EITHER THE
ATTRACTIVENESS TO DOGS OR THE EXPANSION FACTOR, TREAT THIS STUFF AS
THOUGH IT WILL KILL YOUR DOG (or goat or horse or sheep or bunny or
cow or ....) IF IT GETS A HOLD OF IT!

A company representative, when contacted by my vet, seemed unconcerned
about any responsibility on the part of the company. Of course, they
could no doubt change the formulation to make it repugnant to dogs.
If that's impossible, prominent labeling of its properties & the
danger to animals is then mandatory.

Pass this on to others you know who have pets, especially dogs. Had I
known what could happen, this stuff would have been out of my dogs'
reach! There are some other stories on the Web........

Since this product is popular, and increasingly so, I think letters to
the company might get them to make changes in formulation &/or
labeling. Of course, a lawsuit would really get their attention!

Meantime, treat this stuff the way you would poisoned rodent bait!

Jean


Sherry
So. Cal.
Mitzy's Mom


PAWesome
PAWesome
04/18/2007 9:42 AM  
Wow, how awful. I never heard of Gorilla Glue, what is it used for?

Mary Beth, mom to the Lollipop Kids

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Towheadedratlady


Ratterific
Ratterific
04/18/2007 9:44 AM  
All types of different crafts.  check out the website.  www.gorillaglue.com

Sherry
So. Cal.
clarkie


Rattie
Rattie
04/18/2007 8:22 PM  
scarey ! i almost bought some today but the guy at home depot told me about the expansion so I chose wood glue instead. Thanks for the warning
Towheadedratlady


Ratterific
Ratterific
04/19/2007 1:19 AM  
I just wanted to say what a NICE GROUP this is! I posted this on another site and my post was slammed with things like "Why should they?" [put warning labels on the glue]. Basically, it's about bringing it to the attention of people. So many people say to me. Why would a dog eat this or that??? I always reply "because it's a dog - they do things like that." Thank you for taking this post for what it is ....just to bring attention to things we might not normally think about.

Sherry
So. Cal.
Dee


Rat Royalty
Rat Royalty
04/19/2007 5:30 AM  
Thanks for the informatiom. I do have some of that glue but I didn't know how dangerous it could be for my little fur babies. I appreciate the thoughfullness.

Dogs are not our whole life but they make our lives whole.
DaisysMom


Moderator
<b>Moderator</b>
04/19/2007 5:57 AM  
I agree this is a good warning. Just something we don't usually think about. Is there a warning on the glue regarding human consumption?

Tracey - Darlin' Daisy's Mom

Towheadedratlady


Ratterific
Ratterific
04/19/2007 11:12 AM  

On their website it DOES state that it's dangerous for children and pets.  I would presume it's on the label as well which, was pointed out to me on the other site I posted this information on.

Here's a article from the ASPCA regarding these types of glue.

An Expanding Problem: Pets Ingesting Polyurethane Glue is on the Rise

309% Increase in Expanding Glue Cases Since 2002

ASPCA Media Contacts

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Urbana, Ill., September 5, 2006—Imagine this scenario: a young Boxer puppy chews open a tube of polyurethane glue, accidentally left out by his owners who were using it to do repairs on their home, and swallows some of its contents.  The next morning to his owners’ surprise, the Boxer refuses his breakfast, and begins vomiting.  The puppy’s abdomen appears swollen and seems tender to the touch.  The bewildered owners take their pet to the local animal hospital, where they discover a large mass in the puppy’s stomach, and rush him into surgery to remove it.  After the successful procedure, the shocked owners are told the mass was a softball-sized lump of expanded and solidified polyurethane glue.
 
Unfortunately, this scenario has played out many times all across the country.  Since 2005, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) has managed more than 135 cases involving exposures to expanding adhesives containing diphenylmethane diisocyanate.  More astounding is that this number represents an increase of more than 309% in expanding glue cases since 2002. 

“Any number of factors could be contributing to the increase, including the growing popularity of do-it-yourself projects or the increased use of this type of adhesive,” states Dr. Steven Hansen, Senior Vice-President and board-certified veterinary toxicologist for the ASPCA APCC.  “Whatever the reason, due to the rising number of cases, the importance of alerting companion animal owners to the dangers of expanding polyurethane glue products is clear.”

As diphenylmethane diisocyanate may not always be listed on the label, pet owners should consider any expanding adhesive product a potential hazard, and should be especially careful in keeping such products out of the reach of their pets. 

“A dog consuming even small amounts of adhesive containing diphenylmethane diisocyanate can experience serious problems as the product expands in the warm, moist environment of the stomach, forming a porous mass of glue,” says Dr. Hansen.  “This mass can block the gastrointestinal tract and cause a life-threatening surgical emergency.” 

And as with any potentially harmful substance, should an accidental exposure occur, it is important to contact a local veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center for immediate assistance.

Note: Due to a statistical calculation error, the percent increase in cases from 2002 to 2005 was found to be incorrect. The actual increase in cases from 2002 to 2005 is 309%. We regret the error, and any unintentional misrepresentation of information it may have caused.


Sherry
So. Cal.
Towheadedratlady


Ratterific
Ratterific
04/19/2007 11:39 PM  
I contacted the company that makes Gorilla Glue and there is a warning on the product as well.  It's also on their website. 

Sherry
So. Cal.
DaisysMom


Moderator
<b>Moderator</b>
04/20/2007 6:00 AM  
Well, I'm glad to hear they have the warnings on the bottle. I just assume anything that would be harmful to humans/children if eaten would be harmful to pets as well. Even though my children are older now, I guess it's just habit that those types of things are kept put away.

Thanks again for the heads-up on this.

Tracey - Darlin' Daisy's Mom

Maureen


Firehouse Big Dog
Firehouse Big Dog
04/20/2007 6:43 AM  
Thanks so much for that update...one never knows! Can't imagine anyone slamming you for bring this to their attention...probably would have done the same about antifreeze!
Thanks Again!!!
Maureen

Maureen Mom to Abby, Barkley and Reggie..and cat Sarah Jane

Scratch a dog and you'll find a permanent job. ~Franklin P. Jones

SStinson


Newbie
Newbie
04/27/2007 2:04 PM  
My cocker spaniel/blue heeler Odie ate Gorilla Glue about a month ago. At first he was vomiting and then he seemed alright .. Slowly over the month he has quit eating and gotten really picking about what he eats. We've taken him to the Vet to get it checked out about the Gorilla Glue and eventually had to get it removed.

Just wanted to share what I know now. Gorilla Glue is not toxic and will do most of it's expanding within the first hour. The first vet said his stomach acids would eventually break the thing down. After stressing out for a month we got the glue removed. He ate about a teaspoon and it expanded to the size of a softball. He has an cut about 6-8 inches long. He's on a liquid diet until next Thursday.
JustAmy


Rat Royalty
Rat Royalty
04/27/2007 2:20 PM  
I got mine on the computer desk and if I see it gone I am on a hunt. With the 7 y/o and the two boys I am always on the look out for trouble.

On the bottle it says:
Keep out of reach of children and animals. WARNING Harmful or fatal if swallowed. May cause gastro-intestinal blockage if swallowed.

ALSO...
Individuals with chronic asthmatic conditions should consult physician prior to using product.

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spence9118


Terrier Terror
Terrier Terror
04/27/2007 3:53 PM  
Well Im glad that they put a warning on the lable. I cant belive some one would slam you for posting something like that how rude!

Erica- Charlie and Tucker's Mommy

www.myspace.com/ricka9118

Katie'sMom


Newbie
Newbie
04/27/2007 6:53 PM  
Thanks for the info. I have some Gorilla Glue - well, my husband does. We keep it up high on a shelf way out of reach of little mouths.
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