Get to Know Common Dog Poisons

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     There are thousands of dogs that suffer and die from the effects of poison each year. These can be both inside and outside poisons. Some of the various poisons are pesticides, herbicides, medications, metals, plants, certain foods, mouse poison, and cleaning supplies.

Most people forget that some of the plants they have both inside and outside can be poisonous to their animals. Some of these plants can lead to diarrhea and vomiting, and others can cause coma and even death. All dogs have to do is chew or eat a part of the plant to become poisoned, and if pollen makes its way onto the dog's coat, it could later be ingested when the dog licks his fur.

Some of the plants that people have around their home but which are poisonous to dogs are:

?Lilies
?Poinsettia
?Foxglove
?Rhubarb
?Laburnum
?Azalea
?Yew
?Mistletoe
?Holly berries
?Cherry laurel
?Castor Oil bush
?Daffodil

Some of the symptoms of poisoning are:

1. Skin redness or oral irritation
2. Vomiting, diarrhea, or upset stomach
3. Breathing that is rapid
4. Fever
5. Heart failure
6. Lethargy or overly excited
7. Weakness
8. Coma
9. Drooling
10. Excessive thirst
11. Depression
12. Pupils that are dilated
13. Loss of balance

If you believe your dog might have eaten any types of plants or other toxic things, take them to the vet right away.

Keep in mind that chocolate is in fact harmful to dogs because it contains an ingredient known as theobromine, and dogs cannot effectively metabolize it. This can remain in the pet's blood for up to 20 hours, and can cause fast heart rate, severe diarrhea, internal bleeding, seizures, heart attacks, and can result in death. Even a little amount of chocolate can cause real problems for your dog.

Another chemical that can kill dogs is antifreeze. Dogs, and all other animals are attracted to this because it smells good to them and tastes sweet. Medium sized dogs only have to drink a couple to ounces to kill them. If your dog has licked up any amount of antifreeze, it is critical to take them to the vet right away to save their life.

Another thing that is poisonous to dogs is snail and slug bait, and dogs often lick the grass since they are so curious. It contains metaldehyde, and arsenic . This can cause vomiting, confusion, thirst, drooling, and diarrhea.

Mushrooms are also poisonous to dogs, and can cause vomiting, diarrhea, liver disease, and neurological disorders.

Although being poisoned by onion is rare, it can happen if your dog eats large amount of them. It contains a chemical that causes the red blood cells to burst open all through the bloodstream. Dogs that have been poisoned will have diarrhea and vomiting, and also have red urine.

Although there are lots of things that can be poisonous to dogs and quite dangerous for them if they ingest these types of foods, when you are aware of what they are, you can help keep your dogs away from these things and have many happy years with your pet.