Dog Emergency - Dog Sickness
01 Sep 2008
When your dog’s condition moves beyond dog sickness and into the realm of dog emergency, you need to be prepared.
One of the most common types of dog emergency is caused by your pet swallowing some sort of toxin. Most dog owners think that it will never happen to their pet. Well think again. It happens all the time. Dogs often eat things they’re not supposed to, and sometimes those things just happen to be toxic.
That’s when it turns into a real dog emergency, and that’s when you must know what to do!
Here are a few very common toxins that you should know how to handle.
Common Household Poisons
Toxin: Bleach, Drain Cleaners, Laundry Detergent, Petroleum Products (oil, gas, paint).
Common Signs: Vomiting, drooling, abdominal pain, and seizures
Action Plan: DO NOT Induce Vomiting. Give bread soaked in vegetable oil. The oil helps coat the lining of the stomach and slows absorption. Get them to drink as much water or milk as possible.
Toxin: Antifreeze.
Common Signs: Acting drunk, excessive panting, excessive drinking and urinating, progresses to depression as kidney failure sets in.
Action Plan: Induce vomiting, give activated charcoal, and take to the Veterinarian right away - must be treated in first 6-8 hours after ingestion.
Toxin: Chocolate
Common Signs: Vomiting, diarrhea, drooling, hyperactivity, seizures
Action Plan: Induce vomiting, give activated charcoal, and take to the Veterinarian if you see signs of depression or if there’s any seizure activity.
Bakers chocolate is most toxic, the toxic dose is 2 baking squares for a 10lb dog.- Chocolate bars have little chocolate and are seldom toxic.
Every dog owner should know how to deal with dog sickness, and have a basic understanding of pet first aid and what to do in the event of a dog emergency. It may one day save your pet’s life.
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