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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 dog. 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, 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.
| 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. |
| Chocolate
(all varieties) |
| Vomiting,
diarrhea, depression, heart arrhythmia (fast beating heart), 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. |
| 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
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| 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 (turning blue). |
| Induce
vomiting, requires vitamin K injections. |
| Rubbing
Alcohol |
| Weakness,
incoordination, 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, neurologic, disorientation, coma, breathing
distress. |
| Induce
vomiting, give vegetable oil by mouth to block absorption, give laxatives.
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| Tylenol |
| Depression,
fast heart rate, brown urine, anemia. |
| Induce
vomiting, give 500 mg vitamin C per 25 pounds of dog weight, followed by
baking soda in water. |
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 is 1 teaspoon (for small and medium dogs) or 1 tablespoon (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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