Nothing can be better than being prepared for any emergency. Such is true when the cause of the emergency can’t talk, nor give sign language any human can understand. Our pet dogs unfortunately get poisoned since they don’t know any better. Your pets’ reaction after ingesting unpleasant stuff is to gag or expel it from the stomach. Sometimes, you’d catch your dog munching on grass, it means it’s stomach is not doing well. If you have seen your dog do this, it is better to observe any symptoms that may need more than grass to cure.

Okay, let’s suppose your dog is showing symptoms of poisoning. Retrace where he’s been to identify the culprit.

If you have confirmed that your dog has ingested harmful substance, do not force your dog to vomit. Inducing vomiting of acids usually injures the esophagus more. Once confirmed that your dog hasn’t ingested chemicals, it is safe to induce vomiting. The only time you can’t induce vomiting is WHEN your pooch IS NOT conscious.

To induce vomiting give the following:

1 tsp. Syrup of ipecac or

1tbsp. 1:1 Hydrogen Peroxide and water

(1tsp Hydrogen Peroxide + 1tsp water solution)

1 tablet of activated charcoal will also help absorb toxins

Supposing you cannot identify what your pet dog ate, you can force your dog to swallow: egg whites, milk of magnesia or milk.

Whether you have identified what poisoning your pet dog is experiencing, be sure to call your Veterinarian. The emergency procedure that you have done is to relieve pain. Asking your veterinarian’s help is necessary for your pet dogs overall evaluation by a professional.