If you ever suspect your pet is displaying symptoms
of dog poisoning, call your vet right away.
But that's also why
dog poisonings by chocolate hit their highest mark on during the holiday season, as noted by a new study by U.K. researchers.
-- Jonathan Selbin retorted, «Have you asked Ms. Huff how she would react if we put
dog poison in the shared hallway?»
Strikingly, Christmas and Easter were the two specific occasions
when dog poisoning by chocolate rose significantly compared to other times of the year (including Halloween and Valentine's Day).
Antifreeze dog poison treatment within hours of ingesting the poison includes induced vomiting to empty the stomach.
References: PetMD: Intestinal Obstruction in Dogs WebMD: Top 10
Dog Poisons St. Paul Dog Training Club: The Dilemma of Socialization and Immunity Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine: Vomiting The Complete Healthy Dog Handbook: The Definitive Guide to Keeping Your Pet Happy, Healthy & Active; Betsy Brevitz American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals: Pica (Eating Things That Aren't Food)
Not surprisingly, chemicals contained in antifreeze, paint thinner, and chemicals for pools also can act
as dog poison.
Here's a list compiled by the «Pet Poison Helpline» of the 10 most frequently
reported dog poison emergencies in 2011.
Dog poison No. 9: Rodenticides, if ingested by dogs, can cause severe problems.
Dogs poisoned by hops become restless, pant excessively, and may have muscle tremors and seizures.
The police or Animal Control will post complaint notices on your door, or one day you'll come home to find
your dog poisoned or stolen.
If you suspect that your dog is poisoned, call your veterinarian or
a dog poison hotline (888) 426-4435 immediately.
Pothos:
dog poisoning symptoms include gastrointestinal upset, breathing issues, trouble swallowing, mouth swelling.
«There are a number of everyday substances that can lead to
dog poisoning.
If you have
a dog poisoning question that does not need to be answered immediately, ask it here and our Veterinarian will get back to you as soon as possible.
It is not a common source of
dog poisoning and not all parts of every plant are a problem.
Xinghai, secretary general of CAPP, said: «The dog meat trade in China relies on dog theft,
dog poisoning and other criminal activity to sustain it, and local authorities are simply turning a blind eye to the illegal activity.
According to the Pet Poison Helpline, intoxication with rodent poison is number two on the list of
dog poisonings and number 10 on the list for cats.
When calling let the Vet or hot line administrator know the type of plant (if you know it), the amount ingested, time and any signs of
dog poisoning (difficulty breathing, salivation, vomiting and diarrhea, unconsciousness, shock, irritation around the mouth).
Dog poison No. 6: People food.
Dog poison No. 1: Prescription medications for people.
Dog poison No. 4: Pet medications.
Dog poison No. 3: Over-the-counter medications.
Vets say it's one of the most common causes of
dog poisoning.
Dog poison No. 5: Household products, from cleaners to fire logs.
Dog poison No. 8: Plants.
The sooner
a dog poisoning or cat poisoning is diagnosed, the easier, less expensive, and safer it is to treat your pet.