No matter how much the dog is taught not to pick anything on the street, it still tries to steal something from the owner in secret. Well, if you get a delicious neoglodannaya bone. But a domestic pet, not accustomed to street life, can grab and something much more dangerous for themselves.
Signs of poisoning
There are general and specific signs of poisoning in dogs. So, the behavior of a dog that ate, drank or sniffed "something is not right", will differ significantly from the usual. For example, a dog that is affectionate in nature due to poisoning can suddenly become aggressive, and usually an active dog constantly tries to lie down to rest.
Among the first signs of poisoning in dogs, veterinarians excrete vomiting , diarrhea , discoloration of the mucous membranes of the mouth and nose, and skin. If the poisoning is acute, the animal can salivate, moan, hide in a dark corner.
First aid for poisoning a dog
The result of helping an animal with poisoning depends heavily on the substance to which it was poisoned. As a rule, it is rather difficult to find out, especially if the trouble happened on the street, where the dog walks without a leash. To act follows the following pattern:
1. It is necessary to find out the source and path of poisoning, that is, exactly what and how the dog was poisoned. The faster this can be clarified, the greater the chances of saving the animal. So, poor-quality products and poisons get into the body in this way:
- through the mouth into the stomach;
- by inhalation of poison vapors;
- through the skin.
2. It is necessary to stop the action of poison or other poisonous substance on the animal. For example, if the dog is poisoned in a room with dichlorvos, it is necessary to wear a respirator so as not to get poisoned, too, to take the dog to the fresh air as soon as possible. If the poison was spilled onto the coat (acid, for example), it should be rinsed immediately with plenty of running water.
3. Urgently deliver the animal to the veterinarian - self-medication can cost him his life!
Poisoning with poison
Among the poisoning symptoms of the dog, the poison, in addition to those listed, includes spotting along with urine and stool, loss of orientation, widening or constriction of the main pupils, convulsions, hoarseness, and pulse changes. To determine what the dog poisoned, it is advisable to bring to the clinic samples of vomit, feces or leftovers. On their basis, the doctor will be able to pick up an antidote.