Once your veterinarian has determined that your dog has indeed been poisoned by a sodium phosphate enema, treatments will begin to restore the calcium concentrations as well as the sodium and phosphorus imbalance. Death can occur if the toxicity within your dog’s system is extremely high. Veterinary care is imperative to ensure that your dog has the best chance of recovery.
Supplements
Vitamin D and calcium supplements should be given. If seizures or hypocalcemic tetany are occurring, then calcium should be given by IV rather than by oral administration. Over medicating can occur with both vitamin D and calcium, be sure to follow your veterinarian’s instructions when giving both supplements.
Monitoring
Your veterinarian will closely monitor renal function and electrolyte intake to ensure that both are returning to normal. Blood glucose should also be closely monitored to ensure that hypoglycemia is not occurring.
In the event that electrolytes need to be given, they should be administered in an IV to ensure that the correct amount is being given. This will re-hydrate your dog while flushing the toxins from his body.
Treating the Symptoms
Many of the symptoms of sodium phosphate enema toxicity can cause extreme suffering in your dog. While the toxicity levels are still high in your dog’s system, your veterinarian will treat the symptoms to help give him some relief. Seizures will be treated with an anti-seizure medication, hypotension will be treated with IV fluids and a broad spectrum antibiotic may also be given.