Pets, especially dogs, love to get into your food and cleaning supplies. They can’t read warning labels, and even if they could, would it stop some of them from lapping up antifreeze off your garage floor? Maybe not. You can’t completely keep your pets away from possible poisons in your home (or anywhere), so let’s break down the poison symptoms and what to do if your pet ingested something poisonous. First, before we go over the common symptoms of poisoning, you have to remember to try and stay calm. Your pet will feed off your panicked, nervous energy, possibly worsening their condition. There may be times when you are unable to get emergency help for your pet. If you stay calm and know what to do, you will be able to provide care that could save them. SymptomsBefore you take action, make sure that your pet’s symptoms match common poisoning symptoms:
Known or Unknown PoisonIf you’ve identified any or all of the above symptoms in your pet, the next step is to call a vet and try to figure out what your pet ate to make it sick. From there, the proper procedure depends on the poison ingested. If you know what your pet ate, have the container in front of you when you call the vet. Treatment from there will depend on the ingredients of the substance. Your vet might advise you to call the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC: 1-800-426-4435). If you don’t know what the poison is, but you suspect that your pet was poisoned, the safest and wisest course of action is to seek immediate veterinary attention. It’s crucial that anti-poison treatment is administered as soon as possible to stop the rapid absorption of the substance. Learn from your vet to know the best anti-poison treatment to administer. Common Poisonous Household ItemsPrevent poisonous substances from being ingested by your pets by securing or otherwise keeping your pet away from these common household items:
You should make sure your garbage can is secured from your pets, too. Many toxic materials can be found there, from cleaning chemicals to moldy and rotten food.
Remember, the best thing you can do if your pet ingested something poisonous is to seek emergency veterinary care or advice as soon as possible. The post What to do if Your Pet Ingested Something Poisonous appeared first on Royal Vista Veterinary Specialists. from https://royalvistavets.com/pet-ingested-something-poisonous/
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