Just like children who can’t keep things out of their mouth. Our pet dogs are susceptible to ingesting different kinds of stuff. Sometimes your pet dog may lick toxic substances that have spilt on their coat. These poisonous substances can range from salmonella laden food, lethal chemicals, and a noxious kind of frog or foodstuff you think is harmless to pets since people eat it. Dog owners have likened their pooch to be too human that we forget that our dogs will at times eat things that may not even taste good.

It is best to keep an emergency kit for your beloved pet. The medications and preparations differ from that of your first aid kit… don’t even think of sharing!

Include in the kit a list of information that can help you out in case your dog is poisoned. Knowing the symptoms of poisoning will help you not have fits of paranoia of false alarms…

Symptoms:

Severe vomiting- it is when your dog retches in spite of emptying his stomach

Diarrhea- it is watery and bubbly, not just soft in consistency. Most times the smell or color will provide a clue on what is wrong.

Delirium- you may not know when this happens, but it is when your dog acts inappropriately

Convulsions- involuntary shaking of the dog as if chilling

Coughing- the dog knows he needs to expel something, it is persistent

Abdominal pain- some pet dogs let you know their hurting or if they are sulking, your can try rubbing his stomach. The dogs’ stomach may be hot to the touch or your pet may whine. Take necessary precautions, remember when in pain your dog may snap at you. Be gentle and have someone calm and hold him down.

There are several procedures that must be followed according to the poison your dog may have induced. Having a list of the different steps ensure that you’ll be giving your dog the proper care.

In case you are unsure of your pet’s state, it is best to bring your pet to the veterinarian. Professional and able hands make a difference.