How to save your dog from poisoining?

Curious dog

Dogs are curious creatures and want to investigate and this is one of the triggers a lot of cases of poisoning. Poisons can enter the body in 3 ways: through the skin (usually liquid), by inhaled (gas), or by eating (solid or liquid) which is the most common problems. It is your responsibility as dog owners to keep all dangerous products tightly closed and out of the reach of your dog.

Some signs of poisoning that may occur are excessive salivation, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, twitching, nervousness, convulsions, coma, and the smell of chemicals in the body (if your dog seizures, loss of consciousness, or has trouble breathing, immediately take medicine or the local animal emergency clinic immediately.) Below are haly you can do before the dog was taken for further examination and treatment.

If your dog is exposed to toxic fluids through his skin, hair clippers that have been contaminated with these fluids. The next step is to wash the contaminated area with dog shampoo or baby shampoo, then rinse thoroughly. Wear gloves to avoid toxic fluids.

If your dog inhaling poisonous gases, remove the dog from the area and take it to the fresh air and open immediately. Flush the eyes of dogs with saline solution or clean water. If the dog is not breathing, feel the heartbeat by placing your fingers about 2 inches behind the dog's elbow, the middle chest. If the heart is not beating, perform CPR. If the dog is still breathing, perform artificial respiration.

If your dog to swallow liquids or food hazardous / toxic, give the dog hydrogen peroxide to induce vomiting. Making the dog vomit will eliminate some toxins that have been entered into the body and you will gain time until he was treated by a veterinarian. To make your dog vomit, get your dog's head back and spray of hydrogen peroxide towards the back of his tongue. If he does not vomit after 10 minutes, try again. Do not give more than two doses of hydrogen peroxide! Also, do not use the product over-the-counter use by humans.

Help your dog from poisoning soon!

Do not induce vomiting if your dog has eaten caustic chemicals such as cleaning fluids because the poison will cause a burning sensation when passing throat. Immediately wash the mouth and face with water and then give the dog something to neutralize the chemicals, such as 3 teaspoons vinegar / lemon juice diluted in the same amount of water or milk.

After poisoning, every minute is very meaningful. If the dog passed out it means poison has reacted and you have to take him to the vet immediately. It is also important to have to get medical help even if your dog does not look sick. Dogs that poisoning may appear normal for several hours or even days after the incident.