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Poisoning is traumatic, yes, but most of the time it is accidental especially when it comes to our pets. As an owner you must be aware on the poison control for dogs, you must know which number to contact for poisoning.

A poison is any element that proves to be harmful to your pekingese’s body. Dogs are generally curious by nature and have a very high risk of exploring beyond the safe zone you have provided him with. If given the chance, he would venture out to the bushes, thickets, woodpiles, canals, etc… Thus making them exposed to dead creatures, insects and toxic plants. Most of the time in poisoning, you don’t know what the causative agent is.

If you think your pekignese has been poisoned, try to find out the culprit. Most of the house products have a label for identification purposes. However, if you really don’t have any clue what caused his poisoning, call the animal poison control center immediately.

Posion control centers are widely spread all throughout Canada and US. They can provide you will all the details you need and will help you on how to handle such situation. Often you can find their number at the front of the telephone directory. If you don’t have the number for them, don’t hesitate to call your vet and bring your dog over his/her clinic.

The very basic step in order to eliminate poison from his stomach is to make your pekingese vomit. After that, your vet would make sure that the absorption would be delayed by coating it with a substance that binds it. The final step would be to give your dog a laxative in order to speed up the elimination.

Poison Control for Dogs

First of all, don’t panic. It’s important to act quickly, but panicking can interfere with helping your dog. If possible, take 30 to 60 seconds to collect a sample of the poisonous material and the poison product container if you have it. If your dog vomits, also collect a sample of the vomit in a sealable plastic bag. If your dog’s having seizures, is unconscious or losing consciousness, or is having difficulty breathing, take her to your local vet or emergency clinic right away. If possible, phone ahead to let them know you’re coming. Source: Dog Time, http://dogtime.com/what-to-do-if-dog-poisoned-aspca.html

Poison Prevention Tips:

Use products wisely. Ticks, rashes, mange, fleas, parasites and other skin allergies often requires you to use treatments and shampoos on your pet. Every product has a label on it which contains usage directions, not following it is the most common causes of poisoning. Please do take the time to read, understand and follow the provided directions and NO, more is not better on this scenario. Keep all human medications out of reach. Dogs have a different system and not all human medications would work on them. It can even cause poisoning to them. Overdose is a medical emergency so beware. Better call for help so that your dog’s body would be able to get rid of the toxin in his system. Use dog products alone. In any way, do not use cat medications and products on your pekingese and vice versa. The medicine dose is not the same and what might be fine with one specie could be fatal to another. And the same goes for human medications to be given on dogs — not unless it is under the supervision or recommendation of your vet. No to rat poison. Rats and mice carry a lot of diseases towards humans and pets alike and therefore should be annihilated. When trying to get rid of rodents, consider your pet first. Bear in mind that a rat poison is bait — this best works on the rodents as well as on your pet. Even if you think that the poison is in a place that your pekingese would never reach, a determined pet can be extra creative just to get the bait. Plus, the rodents that would die from the bait and would be eaten by your pet is a risk to your pet also. Wash de-icers from his paws. During winder and you 2 were walking outside, see to it that you wash your pet’s paws. De-icers are irritating to their paws and skin and is a toxin as well. Antifreeze and windshield de-icer. The most common toxin that is very deadly is the antifreeze. An antifreeze is usally sweet and one lick is very dangerous to your pet already. Be sure you do an after care on the are you were working on and lock away these substances. Poisonous Household Ornaments. Lost of beautiful household plants proved to be toxic for both children and pets when eaten/chewed on. Take the time to learn what plants are dangerous so that you can avoid future problems. Dietary Hazards. Never ever give your pekingese any moldy or spoiled food. Raisins, alcoholic beverages, coffee, tea, grapes and chocolates are also toxic to them. Garbage Out. Keep the garbage out of your pet’s reach. Food scraps mixed with empty cleaner bottles plus glass shards is a recipe of a total disasted on many elvels. Be sure your trash is secured and away from them.

As a responsible owner, you should know by heart the poison control for dogs. That way, you are prepared in case it would happen and you won’t panic so that you can help your pet 100%. If you don’t know what to do, you spend so much time panicking and wasting time thus not helping your pet, agree? It is your own initiative to learn everything there is to learn in order to help your pet in any way possible.

Was this post helpful? I truly wish that in any way, this article has helped you prevent any possible poisoning episode at home with you pekingese. Always remember that if you can’t handle it, call for professional help ASAP. Leave your comments below if you want to say something.