Lost a pet: gentle first days
Losing a pet is a real loss. Be kind to yourself and take small steps.
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Dog ate something toxic
Move fast: take it away, call a vet or poison line, and do not wait for symptoms.
Right now (5)
- Move your dog away and take what is left
- Stay calm and act quickly. Do not wait for symptoms
- Do not make your dog sick unless a vet tells you to
- Do not use salt, oil, milk or home remedies
- Keep the packet, plant or a sample
Call now (4)
- Call your vet or nearest emergency vet
- US: ASPCA Poison Control (888) 426-4435, open 24/7A consultation fee may apply.Open
- US, Canada, Caribbean: Pet Poison Helpline (855) 764-7661A fee applies.
- Elsewhere: call the nearest vet, and ask about a poison line
Have ready (5)
- What was eaten, the brand and the strength
- How much, at most
- When it happened
- Your dog's weight, age and any health conditions
- Any symptoms, and when they began
Go straight to a vet if (4)
- Collapse, seizures, or trouble breathing
- Bloody vomit, pale gums or black, tarry stools
- Vomiting, diarrhoea or heavy drooling
- You do not know what was eaten, but your dog seems ill
Common dangers (6)
- Chocolate, coffee and caffeineOpen
- Grapes and raisins
- Onion, garlic and chives
- Xylitol in gum, sweets, baked goods and toothpaste
- Macadamia nuts, alcohol and raw yeast dough
- People's medicines, rat bait and antifreeze
Afterwards (3)
- Follow the vet's plan, and ask what signs to watch for
- Keep food and medicines in closed, high cupboards
- Save the vet and poison numbers in your phone
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