What are the symptoms of dog poisoning?

Symptoms of dog poisoning can be divided into three categories, namely gastrointestinal, neurological and psychological symptoms.

Gastrointestinal symptoms: Dogs usually have gastrointestinal problems such as vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite or refusal to eat after poisoning.

Symptoms of nervous system: Toxins can affect the nervous system of dogs, causing symptoms such as slow movement, weakness of limbs, ataxia and shortness of breath.

Psychological symptoms: Dogs may show abnormal behaviors after poisoning, such as anxiety, convulsions, biting, barking and so on.

2. Common sources of dog poison

There are many reasons for dog poisoning, which may be eating poison bait, drugs, pesticides and so on. Humans eat by mistake, or eat wild animals such as poisonous mushrooms and poisonous snakes.

In daily life, we should also pay attention to dogs not to contact with toxic substances such as detergents, chemicals, antifreeze, and residual drugs, and avoid contact with toxic plants in gardens and families.

3. First aid measures after dog poisoning

After the dog is poisoned, first aid measures should be taken immediately and the dog should be sent to the hospital for treatment as soon as possible.

If it is confirmed that the dog has eaten toxic substances by mistake, you can give the dog salt water or milk as soon as possible to help the dog vomit and let the toxins be excreted.

For dogs with damaged nervous system, it is necessary to do a good job of fixation and respiratory management to avoid suffocation or cardiac arrest.

In a word, it is the key to save the dog's life to take effective measures in time after poisoning.

4. Ways to prevent dog poisoning

In order to prevent dog poisoning, we can prevent it from the following aspects:

1. Clean and hygienic home environment: keep the dog's living environment clean and hygienic, and avoid the dog's contact with toxic substances.

2. Reasonable diet: feed dogs reasonably, don't feed expired or unknown products, and avoid letting dogs eat wild vegetables or wild fruits in the natural environment.

3. Wear a safety mask: When dogs go out, they can wear a safety mask to avoid inhaling toxic substances in the air.

4. Vaccinate the dog regularly: Vaccinate the dog regularly, which can enhance the dog's immunity and prevent the dog from getting sick.