Naloxone saves ‘Birdie’ from potential OD

‘Birdie’ is walking proof that Naloxone can save our four-legged friends as well as humans.
The energetic, 1 1/2-year-old mixed breed had a Naloxone kit hanging off her harness during the Aug. 31 International Overdose Awareness day event at Spirit Square in Campbell River.
This wasn’t just for show; Naloxone – which reverses an overdose by blocking the effects of opioids – helped save Birdie’s life.
Back in December Birdie was exposed to a substance in a Camp