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Poisons: Symptoms and Treatments

A pet who has ingested or been exposed to a toxic substance will exhibit different symptoms depending on several variables: the kind of poison, the amount of the substance, and the individual pet. If you believe your pet has been poisoned, call your vet immediately! Acid (bleach, drain cleaners) or alkali (ammonia, laundry detergent) poisoning. If acid is swallowed, the pet will drool and paw at his mouth. He may also experience abdominal pain. If the acid is on the skin, the pet will whine or cry, roll on the ground, or lick the burned spot. Rinse his mouth with … Continue reading →

Pet First Aid: Poison

In general, dogs are more likely to intentionally eat something poisonous like chocolate or sweet-smelling antifreeze; cats are more likely to walk through something toxic and later ingest it when grooming. The symptoms of poisoning depend on the kind of poison, the type of exposure (internal or external), the amount of exposure, and the particular pet. Some poisons, like flea-product toxicity, can develop symptoms within twenty minutes. Others may take hours to show. Poisoning is an emergency that needs immediate veterinary attention — be sure to bring along whatever it is your pet has eaten. Many poisons have very specific … Continue reading →