Food poisoning is one of the most common causes of dog deaths. Man's best friends have the inclination to wander. The nose is a very important asset of a dog. Apart from being food motivated, dogs are known to be indiscriminate eaters. The smell of rotting food in trash bins and garbage heaps would be too tempting for a dog to resist. Hence, food poisoning is one of the common health concerns of dogs.
Food poisoning does not result from the dog's indiscriminate eating habits alone. Commercially prepared dog food can poison the dog too but not many owners are aware of this fact. The dog's food poisoning can be caused by commercial dog food. Contaminated commercial food would kill the dog slowly as owners unaware of the dog's condition will continue feeding the dog so that the toxins will build up in the dog's system.
Food poisoning, just like any other health issues can be prevented from causing the dog serious harm if detected early. For the safety of the pet, it is vital for a dog owner to know the signs of food poisoning. Dogs have an amazing defense mechanism against poisoning. Dogs would simply eat grass to be able to remove anything that was not accepted by the stomach. Induced vomiting may not effectively resolve the poisoning.
Dogs that are allowed to wander have all the opportunities to eat rotten food. Food poisoning can be the result of introducing a new diet. A dog suffering from food poisoning would vomit. The dog would also have diarrhea. To flush the toxic substance from its system the dog would vomit and have diarrhea. Excessive drooling and sluggishness are other signs of food poisoning. Inappetance is also another sign of food poisoning. A yellowish tint in the eyes and bright orange colored urine signify that the toxins remaining in the dogs body is already affecting its organs. Vomiting blood, blackened stool, seizures and loss of motor skills are advanced signs of food poisoning. Dogs would totally refuse food. Worried dog owners would tempt the dog with the dog food mixed with human food thereby aggravating the condition if the poisoning is caused by the contaminated dog food.
Vomiting and diarrhea can be resolved by withholding food for at least 24 hours to rest the dog's stomach. Give the dog bland foods like boiled rice and chicken after the fasting period. But if the condition of the dog worsen, a vet's attention will be very necessary.
Food poisoning does not result from the dog's indiscriminate eating habits alone. Commercially prepared dog food can poison the dog too but not many owners are aware of this fact. The dog's food poisoning can be caused by commercial dog food. Contaminated commercial food would kill the dog slowly as owners unaware of the dog's condition will continue feeding the dog so that the toxins will build up in the dog's system.
Food poisoning, just like any other health issues can be prevented from causing the dog serious harm if detected early. For the safety of the pet, it is vital for a dog owner to know the signs of food poisoning. Dogs have an amazing defense mechanism against poisoning. Dogs would simply eat grass to be able to remove anything that was not accepted by the stomach. Induced vomiting may not effectively resolve the poisoning.
Dogs that are allowed to wander have all the opportunities to eat rotten food. Food poisoning can be the result of introducing a new diet. A dog suffering from food poisoning would vomit. The dog would also have diarrhea. To flush the toxic substance from its system the dog would vomit and have diarrhea. Excessive drooling and sluggishness are other signs of food poisoning. Inappetance is also another sign of food poisoning. A yellowish tint in the eyes and bright orange colored urine signify that the toxins remaining in the dogs body is already affecting its organs. Vomiting blood, blackened stool, seizures and loss of motor skills are advanced signs of food poisoning. Dogs would totally refuse food. Worried dog owners would tempt the dog with the dog food mixed with human food thereby aggravating the condition if the poisoning is caused by the contaminated dog food.
Vomiting and diarrhea can be resolved by withholding food for at least 24 hours to rest the dog's stomach. Give the dog bland foods like boiled rice and chicken after the fasting period. But if the condition of the dog worsen, a vet's attention will be very necessary.
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