What To Do If Your Dog Ingests Poison Or Poisonous Plants
Dogs will eat pretty much anything and many things your dog may eat could be poisonous to your dog. If you suspect your dog has eaten something that may be poison to your dog or even something uncooked like chicken you may want to induce vomiting to ensure that the poison is out of your dogs system. You should also consult your vet to ensure your dog receives proper care if your dog ingests poison. Many common foods that are find for humans can be poison to your dog. Onions and chocolate are an example of foods that may be poisonous to yor dog.
To induce vomiting and prevent poison absorption – If your dog has ingested something that you know needs to come out, you can induce vomiting with hydrogen peroxide and water. The use of a turkey baster will be your easiest method to administer. Give 1 teaspoon per 10 pounds of body weight of a 3% peroxide solution with equal amounts of water, inject down the dogs throat. This should be done outside as the dog will foam at the mouth and vomit. If needed, this can be repeated every 15-20 minutes, up to three times or until the dog vomits.
If your pet has ingested a toxin or poison, contact your local vet, emergency vet or Pet Poison Control for treatment and dosages.
DO NOT induce vomiting if the dog has already vomited, is unconscious, having trouble breathing is in convulsions or has ingested a sharp object that could cut the esophagus or stomach.
Do not induce vomiting if the dog has ingested an acid product, cleaning solution, chemical or petroleum product, or product that says not to induce vomiting. Contact your local vet, emergency vet or the 24 hr emergency Pet Poison Control 1-888-426-4435.