We already know that dogs by nature can be too curious and some even a little clumsy and careless, especially if these are just puppies.
It is for this reason that at all times we must be vigilant and monitor them. Also it is interesting to have information about poisoning in dogs, the symptoms that may occur, as well as first aid, in case something happens to them.
Main causes of poisoning in dogs and how we can prevent them
To prevent this type of situation from happening, we have to keep dangerous objects out of reach of our dog, such as on a raised shelf, or in closets.
As well it is important to avoid consuming things that are found on the street and do not allow them to ingest pool water or bathe in it when it has just received chemical treatment. If we use insecticides in our garden, we have to prevent our pet from licking us, or coming into contact with said area until the product is dry.
Three ways a dog can get intoxicated:
- Orally: It is when the dog eats something inappropriate and causes him intoxication.
- Cutaneous route: It is when said poison comes to touch the skin of our dog and absorbs it, causing it to enter the body.
- Airway: It is when said substance when inhaled by our dog, enters his body through the respiratory passages and goes to the lungs.
Symptoms of a poisoned dog
When our dog has been poisoned, symptoms usually appear early or on the contrary take a long time. They are quite diverse, since it depends on the kind of substance that has caused said poisoning, as well as its quantity.
Among the most frequent symptoms we can find these:
- Pain with great intensity accompanied by groans.
- Vomiting and also diarrhea that in certain cases can have blood.
- Weak body and depression.
- Cough and presence of sneezing.
- Dilated pupils.
- Involuntary muscle spasms, seizures, and tremors.
- Stiff muscles
- Lack of orientation.
- Paralysis in an area that has been affected, or full body paralysis.
- Very intense drowsiness, or also lethargy.
- Sudden hyperactivity and excitability.
- Unconsciousness and also collapse.
- Produce saliva excessively.
- Bleeding from different orifices.
- Heart problems as well as trouble breathing.
- Problems coordinating each of the limbs due to neurological problems.
- Apathy.
- In some cases the presence of dark colored mucous membranes may occur.
- Thirst excessively.
- The urge to urinate very often.
- Gastric irritation.
- Marks, inflammation, rash, and irritation on your skin.
- Anorexia and lack of appetite.
If we observe the presence of any of these symptoms, it is It is necessary that we take our dog to a veterinarian.
First aid
When our dog is too weak or we already have the knowledge that said poisoning has been through inhalation, the main thing is take it to a open area, with lots of light and ventilation. It is important to be very careful when lifting it.
On the other hand, it is necessary that let's remove the poison that is in plain sight very carefully, in order to prevent any other pet or person from becoming intoxicated. We must take a small sample so that the vet can give a better diagnosis.
Contact the vet.
When we have all the necessary information about the poison, It is important that give each of these data to the vet, the amount that our dog has been able to consume and of course the time that has elapsed since the ingestion.
The specialist is the one who will indicate the first aid that we have to apply, taking into account the identification of the poison.
Avoid offering water, food, oils, milk or any other kind of home remedy, since the main thing is to determine the poison responsible for the poisoning.
When the poisoning is by contact, It's fundamental bathe our dog with plenty of water to remove the substance.