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My dog has eaten something poisonous, what do I do?

If poisoning is suspected, the substance, the amount, your dog's weight and the time since exposure matter more than waiting for symptoms.

Good to know

Dogs can be poisoned by medicines, foods, chemicals, plants and many other substances. Different poisons affect the body in completely different ways. Some cause vomiting or neurological symptoms quickly, while others can damage the liver or kidneys before the dog looks obviously ill.

Remove whatever is left and try to identify the product. Keep the packaging, the list of ingredients or a photo of the plant if relevant. Estimate how much your dog may have taken in and when. This information helps the vet decide whether decontamination, tests, an antidote or monitoring is needed.

Contact a vet right away if you suspect poisoning, even if your dog still seems normal. Do not make your dog vomit and do not give salt, milk, oil, charcoal or other home treatments without explicit instructions, as the wrong measure can make the situation worse.

Urgent

Do you suspect your dog has been poisoned? Contact AniMed right away and have the product information to hand.

Sources

  1. Common questions in veterinary toxicology. Bates N, et al. J Small Anim Pract, 2015.
  2. Some food toxic for pets. Kovalkovičová N, et al. Interdiscip Toxicol, 2009.

This article is general information and does not replace an examination by a vet.

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