Almost all dogs eat something they shouldn’t at one time or another. When they do, you need to know what to do if what they’ve ingested is toxic or dangerous. Having a emergency first-aid kit ready to help treat accidental poisonings could save your dog’s life.
What to do in case your dog is poisoned
If you witness your dog consuming material that you suspect might be toxic, seek emergency assistance right away, even if you do not notice any adverse effects. Sometimes, even if poisoned, a dog may appear normal for several hours or up to several days after the incident.
Take 30 to 60 seconds to safely collect any material you suspect may involved in poisoning your dog. This may be of great help to your veterinarian, emergency animal hospital and/or emergency pet poison helpline toxicologists such as ASPCA’s Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) or the Pet Poison Helpline in determining what poison or poisons are involved and the possible harm it can cause your pet.
If you need to take your dog to a veterinarian, be sure to take the materials in a container with you, if at all possible. Also, collect in a sealable plastic bag any material your dog may have vomited or chewed.
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If your dog is having seizures, losing consciousness, is unconscious or is having difficulty breathing, it’s recommended that you contact your local veterinarian or emergency veterinary clinic and bring your dog to them as fast as possible.
If your dog is choking or having difficulty breathing, check to see if your dog has an obstruction in his/her airway. If he does, you may need to perform the Heimlich Maneuver.
If your dog stops breathing, you may need to administer CPR to your dog. However, only administer CPR if advised to do so by your vet, as caution should be taken to not further harm your dog or harm yourself (by coming in contact with the toxic substance). Read our article: CPR for dogs.
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