Carbon monoxide is a poisonous type of gas that is tasteless, colorless, and odorless. It is highly toxic to humans and animals alike. Around your house, the typical sources of carbon monoxide include things such as gasoline engines, heaters, car exhaust, those heating systems that are fueled by carbon, or kerosene heaters. Once inhaled, carbon monoxide gets quickly absorbed into the bloodstream and it binds with hemoglobin (the protein in red blood cells that carry oxygen to the lungs) to form carboxyhemoglobin. This formation can consequently decrease the amount of oxygen that is usable by the body. The heart and the brain are just some of the key organs that would be affected once there's low oxygen levels inside the body, and this could lead to hypoxemia (low blood oxygen). Prolonged exposure to carbon monoxide could kill dogs quickly.
If you notice that your dog is showing signs of carbon monoxide toxicity, bring your dog to the nearest veterinarian New Orleans, LA right away.
