Can zoanthids affect dogs?

[MikeTheNewbie]

Lately my dog has been throwing up almost daily and vets can't find the cause.
We recently went on vacation and left the dog with awesome friends that took care of him inspite of the frequent puking. Surprisingly he didn't puke for a week while he was in my friends house. So I'm thinking there is something in our home that might be causing the problem.
My zoa population has been increasing lately and I'm starting to wonder if it can be the cause of the dogs problems. The tank is in the basement and the dog never goes there.

Has anyone had problems keeping zoa's and dogs?
Thanks

 

[blaxsun]

I doubt it's the zoas/palys unless you're fragging right near an air intake. Potential palytoxins usually aren't an issue if the corals are just left on their own in the tank - it's when they're removed and fragged that you need to take the necessary precautions.

I've dipped dozens of zoas, re-glued to frag plugs and moved all around in my tank without a single issue. My dog also throws up every few days, but she's constantly getting into stuff (tissues are particularly addictive for whatever reason) - so I suspect it's something else.

 

[MikeTheNewbie]

Hey blaxsun thanks for the help!

 

[ReefRondo]

I think it's great you are even questioning the zoas for this but honestly, I seriously doubt that is the issue.

 

[ScottJ]

Lately my dog has been throwing up almost daily and vets can't find the cause.
We recently went on vacation and left the dog with awesome friends that took care of him inspite of the frequent puking. Surprisingly he didn't puke for a week while he was in my friends house. So I'm thinking there is something in our home that might be causing the problem.
My zoa population has been increasing lately and I'm starting to wonder if it can be the cause of the dogs problems. The tank is in the basement and the dog never goes there.

Has anyone had problems keeping zoa's and dogs?
Thanks

How is he (your dog). Better I hope.

 

[roxcntrum]

There might be something in your home triggering the issue.
About the zoa population, it's worth considering if there could be any connection. Dogs can be sensitive to various things in their environment. Though your dog doesn't go to the basement where the tank is, sometimes the particles or allergens can still spread.

 

[roxcntrum]

There might be something in your home triggering the issue.
About the zoa population, it's worth considering if there could be any connection. Dogs can be sensitive to various things in their environment. Though your dog doesn't go to the basement where the tank is, sometimes the particles or allergens can still spread.

You could move the tank to see if it makes any difference or consult a vet again to explore other possibilities. Also, you can look into the best CBD oil for dogs, as it's known to help with certain pet health issues. But as always, it's good to consult your vet before trying anything new.

 

[Northern Flicker]

Does she graze grass at your house? Any plants she might be eating that are causing the stomach aches?

Have the water and food bowls been cleaned?

Have you noticed the food is in full pieces/unchewed when she throws it up?

Any chance she's being exposed to cleaning supplies?


I've never heard of palytoxin causing issues like that except when it's aerosolized , like for example when people boil their rocks.