Recognizing the symptoms of poisoning in dogs can be very important to help the animal if necessary; check what they are
A big fear of any tutor is that your puppy will end up coming into contact with any substance that is poisonous to him, right? In this sense, it is very important to know the symptoms of poisoning in dogs, just to be able to do it recognize them if they appear on your pet.
There are several poisonous substances for dogs. According to veterinarian Camila Rabelo, the most common are organophosphates (“chumbinho”), carbamates (used as insecticides) and dicumarins (roticides). Here are the main symptoms of poisoning in dogs and what measures you should take if they appear:
Symptoms of poisoning in dogs
The signs of poisoning can be more or less strong depending on the amount and type of substance ingested by the dog. According to Camila, the most observed are:
- Gastroenteritis (vomiting and diarrhea);
- Sialorrhea (intense salivation);
- Muscle fasciculation (tremors)
- Convulsions.
What to do when symptoms are noticed?
According to the specialist, it should be the first action when you notice the symptoms of poisoning in a dog contact a veterinarian. Thus, he will be able to find out the cause of the poisoning and begin the correct treatment.
If you can’t find help quickly, you can too use activated carbon to prevent the condition from worsening, according to Camilla. “If you do not make an appointment in the first few hours, the indication is to administer activated charcoal, which is found in veterinary pharmacies. This compound prevents the total absorption of toxic substances into the body. This maneuver, however, does not replace the evaluation of the veterinarian” , explains.
It is also worth remembering that, contrary to what many may think, inducing the animal to vomit is not the most correct if you do not know the cause of the poisoning. This is because, depending on the type of poisonous substance ingested by the dog, vomiting can end up further worsening the condition.
Source: Camila Rabelo, veterinarian at Dr. Hato Hospital.
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