![]() This is not the time for any DIY doggy first aid, unless you’ve talked to a vet and have been told to take action, because what works for one kind of poison can do more damage to your dog if they’ve been exposed to a different kind of poison.įor example, some people believe that the best thing to do if your dog has ingested something poisonous is to induce vomiting but, as PetMD points out, if you induce vomiting in a dog who has eaten something petroleum-based, they can easily aspirate into their lungs, causing acute pneumonia. We can’t stress this enough, if your dog has ingested something poisonous, you should forget everything you think you know about what to do in this scenario. ![]() Hopefully, you’ll never have to go through this, but on the off chance that your dog does eat, or is otherwise exposed to, something poisonous, it’s important that you know what to do. What To Do If You Suspect Your Dog Has Been Poisoned If you’ve seen your dog ingest something suspect, seek veterinary attention right away. So, if your dog has eaten something that may be poisonous, just because they aren’t showing symptoms, it doesn’t mean that it hasn’t affected them. It’s worth noting, the average amount of time that it takes for symptoms of poisoning to show up is three to four days.Īlthough occasionally symptoms show up right away, some types of poison can take months to cause any damage. ![]() PetMD explains the symptoms of poisoning can vary wildly depending on the type of poison that your dog is exposed to, but common signs to look out for include: However, there are situations in which your dog make have eaten something poisonous without your knowledge, and this is when it’s important to be able to recognise the symptoms of poisoning. If you know your dog has ingested a potentially toxic substance, don’t wait to see if any symptoms show up, seek veterinary advice and/or attention right away. There are many other common items that can prove poisonous to canines, but these are among the most common and will give you an idea of the types of things that could be harmful to your pup. If you use peanut butter make sure it DOES NOT have Xylitol as an ingeredient.īe aware that this list isn’t exhaustive. Some peanut butter manufacturers are putting Xylitol in their peanut butter which is toxic to dogs. UPDATE: We sometimes fill our KONG Extreme chew toy with peanut butter to give our puppy.
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