There are many substances in our living environment that if we are not careful, can cause the dog's illness and severe poisoning of him or even our children. For example, dog poisoning with detergents is very common. Some things that are not harmful to us may be dangerous for this animal. For example, poisoning with grapes or raisins causes kidney failure.
Medicines prescribed for dog parasites can be dangerous if we are not careful. For example, poisoning with tick or flea poison may happen due to excessive consumption of these substances. Therefore, we must know the toxic substances, keep them away from the reach of the animal, and be careful about the signs of poisoning. Don't worry, we know this way and Pet Press will tell you everything you need to know about dog poisoning.
Some toxic substances for dogs
inhalation
smoke
Insecticides
Some blood chemicals
Some colors
edible
Acids
Alkaline substances
Some blood chemicals (e.g. salt glass)
oil products
Antifreeze
Pesticides
medicines
Some of our foods (you can read the list of poisonous foods in the article forbidden foods for dogs)
battery
some colors
Some plants and flowers
Some play dough
skin
bitumen
Oil and gasoline products
Some chemicals
Some colors and dyes
Nettle
What are the symptoms of dog poisoning?
Now we will examine the way to detect dog poisoning. Of course, the symptoms we explain here may be caused by other problems. Symptoms depend on the type of poison. Usually, edible poisons cause vomiting, diarrhea and restlessness. If the animal has inhaled a toxic substance, it may become difficult to breathe or lose consciousness; And if the poison comes into contact with his skin, it can cause irritation and pain.
These are the symptoms mentioned by The Spruce Pets website:
Foaming or drooling
The cause is burning in the mouth after eating or chewing poisonous substances.
Digestive discomfort
Many poisons cause irritation of the digestive system, resulting in nausea, vomiting and diarrhea (sometimes accompanied by blood). We may see the dog's anorexia before these symptoms. Of course, anorexia can have other reasons and it cannot always be related to poisoning. For more information, I suggest that you read the article about why dogs don't eat.
Sudden vomiting is usually the first sign of a dog being poisoned by a poisonous drug, plant or food. You can click here to learn more about all kinds of digestive problems and diseases in dogs.
Lethargy
Nausea and vomiting caused by poisoning may make the dog lethargic. Dog poisoning with the death of a mouse can also cause internal bleeding and, as a result, lethargy. Xylitol (an artificial sweetener) can make a dog lethargic by lowering blood sugar.
Convulsions and tremors or muscle spasms
Some poisonous plants or drugs cause these symptoms. For example, we see that a dog that has no history of diseases like epilepsy is shaking or its muscles are jumping. If you want to know more about the causes of dog tremors, it is better to read the article about dog tremors.
faint
Dog poisoning with drugs, some drugs, chemicals or plants and snake bites may cause fainting.
Difficulty in breathing
Toxins that affect the respiratory system can cause wheezing and difficulty, constriction or slowness of breathing. In the article on dog respiratory disease, we talked about various diseases related to the respiratory system in dogs, which may be interesting for you.
Abnormal body temperature
A temperature below 37.8 degrees or above 39.4 degrees may be a sign of poisoning.
Wounds or burns
Caustic substances and some herbs can cause irritation, sores or burns on the skin and mouth.
Pale, blue or yellow gums
Dog poisoning with onions or the death of a mouse causes pale gums. Some poisonous plants and medicines that affect the liver can turn the gums yellow. Toxins that affect the cardiovascular or respiratory system may also turn the gums blue.
swelling
Snake or insect bites can cause swelling of the animal's face or body.
Behavior change
One of the symptoms of dog poisoning with chocolate, caffeine or some stimulant drugs is that the animal may become overly active or irritable. Sedatives or alcohol can also cause the dog to become depressed or weaken its reactions. Dogs who eat antifreeze are usually like drunk people in the beginning.
Treatment of dog poisoning
Treatment of poisoning can include endoscopy, induction of vomiting and use of antidote. There are antidotes for some poisons (including the venom of some snakes, some types of rat poison, or antifreeze), but some poisons still do not have antidotes.
Vomiting to eliminate dog poisoning
Dog vomiting may have an effect in the treatment of a poisoned dog by emptying the contents of the stomach. But if your dog is poisoned with alkaline or acidic chemicals, corrosive substances or hydrocarbons, it should not be vomited because it may burn or get injured or the poison will go into its lungs.
Activated charcoal to treat dog poisoning
Sometimes the veterinarian also uses activated charcoal. This substance is like a magnet that pulls and holds the poison towards itself in the digestive system. Of course, activated charcoal should not be given to animals that have been poisoned by corrosive substances or substances such as ethanol, fluoride, and chemical fertilizers.
How careful should we be about poisoning?
Dog poisoning can be very dangerous. If you see any suspicious symptoms, call a veterinarian immediately and do not do anything arbitrarily. To prevent dog poisoning, try not to put any toxic substances within reach of the animal and always be aware of it.
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