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If you’re unable to turn off the electricity at its source, you need to move your pet away from the source safely. By using a long non-conductive object such as a wooden broom handle or a similar object, you should move your pet away from touching the electrical cord or the electricity source. Once they are safely away, you can now touch your pet without risk of being electrocuted. Second. If your dog is showing any of these symptoms, it’s best to call your vet right away. What to Do If Your Dog Eats a Phone Cable or Charger Therefore, pets who are known to have been electrocuted should be monitored closely even if they appear to be ok at the time. And if you aren’t aware that electrocution occurred, if you do begin to notice any of the following, it is critical that your pet be seen by a veterinarian for evaluation.
Count the number of breaths your pet takes over 15 seconds and multiply it by 4 = how many breaths in 1 minute. A rise and fall of your pet’s chest = 1 respiration. If you don’t see any rise and fall of their chest, their tongue is blue, purple, or pale white, get to an animal ER immediately. However, dogs and cats of all ages, sizes, and breeds are still known to get themselves into trouble and can and will chew on electrical cords from time to time, especially if left alone unsupervised. Electrocution can result in respiratory distress (trouble breathing) because of the buildup of fluid within the lungs. Known as non-cardiogenic pulmonary edema. (Pulmonary Edema = an accumulation of fluid within the lungs.) Typically, the most common cause of pulmonary edema when a pet has not been electrocuted is due to heart failure, which is referred to a cardiogenic pulmonary edema. Hence when a pet is electrocuted, we term it NON-cardiogenic as it is not a result of heart (cardiac) issues. This is also one of the most serious and potentially life-threatening consequences of electrocution.
Deterrents: You can cover cords with pet-safe bitter-tasting sprays to help deter them from biting any cords. Make sure to spray onto a cloth and then rub it onto the cords, as opposed to spraying directly on the electrical cords and devices.
If you believe your pet’s heart and/or breathing have stopped, it is recommended you have your pet seen immediately by a veterinarian. You can attempt to give CPR in the interim – while on the way to a hospital. Feel for air movement out of your pet’s nostrils. You can also use a tissue in front of their nose to see if it moves with any airflow. Did you see your fur baby eat a foreign object, such as a phone cord or charger? If so, do not induce vomiting. This could cause additional complications for your dog. Only induce vomiting if the vet tells you to do so. If your dog has swallowed a cord or charger, the vet may ask you to bring him in.
What Happens When a Pet is Electrocuted?
Once you and your pet are safely clear of the electrical source, determine if your pet is stable. If your pet is standing and moving around, this does not mean they haven’t been injured, and you should still have them seen by a veterinarian as soon as possible, as damage from electrocution can be internal as well as external. So even if you don’t see any external injuries, it doesn’t mean your pet doesn’t have significant internal trauma. Systemic injuries (injuries affecting the whole body) – this is a result of the electrical current coursing through a pet’s body and causing damage to internal organs. These injuries can range in severity from mild to life-threatening. They can affect any or multiple organ systems, which means that symptoms can appear as almost anything and may appear as any of the following: vomiting, abdominal pain, muscle spasms, seizures, unconsciousness, respiratory distress, fluid accumulation in the lungs, irregular heart rate and rhythm, cardiac arrest, and sudden death. If your pet is still holding onto or touching the electrical cord, turn off the electricity at its source (circuit breaker or fuse box) if possible. This is to disconnect the current from continuing to course through your pet’s body. Do not touch your pet until you've disconnected the source of electricity to avoid you being electrocuted. And do not touch the cord or pull the plug from the outlet.
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