The need to keep the home dog-proof can never be stressed enough. Dogs are often injured because of their energetic and curious nature. Injuries can never be prevented no matter how hard the pet owner tries to keep the pet safe. One of the grave conditions that can happen to the pet is poisoning. Poisoning is prevalent in dogs thus the dog owner has to be ready with emergency measures that can be applied to save the life of the pet. As accidents always happen to dogs, a pet owner has to have presence of mind to be able to administer first aid treatments that will help the dog.
Substances that have harmful effects when ingested, inhaled or absorbed by the skin are considered poisonous to dogs. A lot of these poisonous substances can be found in the homes as most are used everyday. Even some human foods and medications as well as some plants can have dangerous effects when ingested by the dog.
Poisoning can be a scary situation but dogs would have different reactions to these toxic substances. The symptoms would also depend on the amount consumed by the dog. Common signs of poisoning are vomiting, diarrhea and excessive salivation. The dog will appear to be uncomfortable because of muscle tremors, weakness and wobbly or uncoordinated gait. Poisoned dogs would have pale or blue colored gums resulting from labored breathing. The toxic substance will affect the mental state of the dog so that it may appear disoriented.
Removing the toxic substance from the body of the dog is very necessary. Treatment for poisoning depend on the type of poison. Thus, it is very important to know what has poisoned the pet. It would be better if the toxic substance was identified and the box or packaging can still be found as the specific antidote can be followed.
Pets poisoned by toxic fumes must be taken in an area where there is fresh air. Immediately remove topical poisons from the dog's fur so that it won't be absorbed by the skin. Powders can be vacuumed or dusted off. Oil based and liquid toxic substances must be immediately removed as well.
Inducing the pet to vomit is not the first aid for all types of ingested poison. Milk must be given to the pet as first aid treatment if it has ingested caustic substances. Non-caustic toxins like rat baits can be removed from the dog's body by inducing the pet to vomit. Hydrogen peroxide can be given to the poisoned dog every ten minutes until it vomits.
Substances that have harmful effects when ingested, inhaled or absorbed by the skin are considered poisonous to dogs. A lot of these poisonous substances can be found in the homes as most are used everyday. Even some human foods and medications as well as some plants can have dangerous effects when ingested by the dog.
Poisoning can be a scary situation but dogs would have different reactions to these toxic substances. The symptoms would also depend on the amount consumed by the dog. Common signs of poisoning are vomiting, diarrhea and excessive salivation. The dog will appear to be uncomfortable because of muscle tremors, weakness and wobbly or uncoordinated gait. Poisoned dogs would have pale or blue colored gums resulting from labored breathing. The toxic substance will affect the mental state of the dog so that it may appear disoriented.
Removing the toxic substance from the body of the dog is very necessary. Treatment for poisoning depend on the type of poison. Thus, it is very important to know what has poisoned the pet. It would be better if the toxic substance was identified and the box or packaging can still be found as the specific antidote can be followed.
Pets poisoned by toxic fumes must be taken in an area where there is fresh air. Immediately remove topical poisons from the dog's fur so that it won't be absorbed by the skin. Powders can be vacuumed or dusted off. Oil based and liquid toxic substances must be immediately removed as well.
Inducing the pet to vomit is not the first aid for all types of ingested poison. Milk must be given to the pet as first aid treatment if it has ingested caustic substances. Non-caustic toxins like rat baits can be removed from the dog's body by inducing the pet to vomit. Hydrogen peroxide can be given to the poisoned dog every ten minutes until it vomits.
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