Poisoning

These pages are for guidance only, if you are in any doubt over your pet's health please consult your veterinary surgeon.

What are the common signs of poisoning?

Symptoms of poisoning are not very specific but include:

Nervous system	Digestive system	Other signs
Blindness Incoordination Fitting	Vomiting Diarrhoea Excessive salivation Painful abdomen	Skin burns Nose bleed Collapse Sudden death

If you suspect your dog has been poisoned, take him straight to your vet's along with the full packaging of the poisonous substance if possible.

Before encouraging your dog to vomit, please read this.

Possible sources of poison include:

Household chemicals	Pesticides and Weed killers
Plants and food	Medicines and drugs