Priority: Immediate

Overview

• This is an emergency.
• Contact your veterinarian or after-hours emergency care facility immediately.

Symptom Considerations

• If you think your dog has eaten anything toxic, contact your veterinarian immediately.
• Bring the packaging, or any other material that may help determine the toxin and amount ingested.
• Common poisons:
  • Chocolate, raisins, grapes, onions
  • Sugar-free gum
  • Certain plants
  • Antifreeze
  • Prescription and over the counter medications, multivitamins
  • Pesticides, rat poison, or rodents that have been poisoned
• Your veterinarian may need to induce vomiting.
• Some questions to prepare for:
  • When did your dog consume the toxin?
  • Do you know how much was ingested?
  • Does your dog have any symptoms?
  • Have you tried any therapy at home (including any medications)?
• Your dog may need:
  • Blood work
  • Urinalysis

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