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Common Household Toxic Substances
You may have some or all of these products in your home and not
even be aware they could cause problems for your family pet.
Symptoms could be just a skin or eye irritation or a possible
fatal reaction if taken internally. Usually if the product label
has a warning on it, then it is probably in some way also toxic
to your dog.
The following list will name the household product and basic
household foods, include possible symptoms if exposed and basic
first aid. Always contact your veterinarian if you suspect your
dog has come in contact with one of these products or foods.
Acetone
Vomiting, diarrhea, depression, weak pulse, shock
Induce vomiting, give baking soda in water orally.
Ammonia
Vomiting blood, abdominal pain, skin blisters and burns
Wash skin with water and vinegar, give diluted water and vinegar
orally or 3 egg whites.
Antifreeze
Vomiting, coma, kidney failure, death
Induce vomiting, administer 1 oz of vodka orally followed by
water
(can be repeated).
Bleach
Burns of skin and mouth, vomiting
Induce vomiting, give 3 egg whites
Charcoal Lighter
Vomiting, breathing distress, shock, coma or seizures
Induce vomiting, give laxatives
Deodorants
Vomiting
Induce vomiting
Detergents/Soap
Vomiting
Induce vomiting, give 3 egg whites or milk orally, watch
breathing.
Furniture Polish
Vomiting, breathing distress, shock, coma or seizures
Induce vomiting, give laxatives.
Gasoline
Skin irritation, weakness, dementia, dilated pupils, vomiting,
twitching.
Induce vomiting, give vegetable oil orally to block absorption,
get into fresh air.
Ibuprofen
Vomiting, stomach ulceration, kidney failure
Induce vomiting, give laxatives, many need IV fluids
Kerosene/Fuel Oil
Vomiting, breathing distress, shock, coma or seizures
Induce vomiting, give laxatives, give vegetable oil orally to
block absorption.
Lead
Vomiting, diarrhea, anemia, neurologic symptoms, blindness,
seizures, coma.
Induce vomiting, give laxatives, remove source of lead.
Lime
Skin irritant, burns
Wash skin with copious soap and water.
Lye
Vomiting blood, abdominal pain, skin blisters and burns
Wash skin with water and vinegar, give diluted water and vinegar
orally or 3 egg whites
Organophosphate Insecticides
Excess drooling, weakness, seizures, vomiting, dilated pupils
Wash off insecticide, administer atropine sulfate as the
antidote
Paint Thinner
Vomiting, breathing distress, shock, coma or seizures.
Induce vomiting, Give laxatives.
Phenol Cleaners
Nausea, vomiting, shock, liver or kidney failure
Wash off skin, induce vomiting, give 3 egg whites or milk
orally.
Rat Poison
Excess bleeding, anemia, cyanosis
Induce vomiting, requires vitamin K injections
Rubbing Alcohol
Weakness, in coordination, blindness, coma, dilated pupils,
vomiting and diarrhea
Induce vomiting, give baking soda in water to neutralize
acidosis.
Strychnine
Dilated pupils, respiratory distress, rigid muscles, seizures
and spasms with loud noises or stimulus, brown urine.
Induce vomiting, keep dog in a dark quiet room until taking him
to the veterinarian.
Turpentine
Vomiting, diarrhea, bloody urine, neurological disorientation,
coma, breathing distress.
Induce vomiting, give vegetable oil by mouth to block
absorption, give laxatives.
Tylenol
Depression, fast heart rate, brown urine, anemia.
Induce vomiting, give 500 mg vitamin C per 25 pounds, followed
by baking soda in water.
Common Household Toxic Foods
Chocolate, Caffeine, Coffee or Tea (all varieties)
Vomiting, diarrhea, depression, heart arrhythmia, muscle
twitching,
seizures, coma from high levels of caffeine and theobromine.
Induce vomiting, give laxatives.
Lethal does of 1/3 oz per pound. for
dark chocolate, and 1 oz per pound for milk chocolate.
Onions, Garlic and Chives (all varieties)
Contains thiosulphate, which can irritate the gastrointestinal
system.
A few days of feeding or fed in a large quantity can damage red
blood cells.
Macadamia Nuts (both types and butter)
Contain an unknown toxin that can cause locomotory difficulties;
Panting, tremors, weakness or swollen limbs.
Grapes or Raisins
Causes Kidney problems
Avocado
A substance called Persin can cause vomiting, diarrhea
and sometimes heart congestion.
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HOW TO INDUCE VOMITING: Give several teaspoons (for small
and medium size dogs) or several tablespoons (for large and
giant size dogs) of hydrogen peroxide orally. Repeat as needed
to stimulate vomiting. Another remedy 1 teaspoon (for small and
medium dogs) or 1 table spoon
(for large and giant dogs) of Ipecac syrup. Allow the dog to
drink 1 cup of water as this will hasten the vomiting. Repeat as
needed.
HOW TO GIVE A LAXATIVE: Laxatives are used to quickly expel the
plant material from the intestines. Mineral oil is safe and
effective. Give 1 teaspoon for small dogs under 25 lbs., 1
tablespoon to medium size dogs, 25 - 50 lbs., And 2 tablespoons
to large or giant dogs, 50 - 100
lbs.
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