DID YOU KNOW? BROUGHT TO YOU BY ADVOCACY & EDUCATION ~SK~ Our focus rescue for January is advocates4animals/835a Know the Signs of Poisoning in Dogs and Cats Signs of poisoning in dogs and cats can range tremendously based on the underlying poison. If you think your dog or cat has been poisoned, call your veterinarian or Pet Poison Helpline at 800-213-6680 immediately for assistance! When it comes to poisoning, the sooner you treat your dog or cat, the better the outcome. While this list is not exhaustive or complete, some common signs of poisoning generally include: Gastrointestinal signs •Vomiting •Diarrhea •Drooling/hypersalivating •Inappetance •Nausea Internal bleeding •Coughing of blood •Vomiting blood •Pale gums •A racing heart rate •Weakness or lethargy •Collapse Kidney failure •Halitosis (“uremic” breath) •Inappetance •Vomiting •Diarrhea •Excessive thirst or urination •Absence or decreased urination Liver failure •Jaundice/icterus/yellow discoloration to the gums •Weakness or collapse secondary to a low blood sugar •Dull mentation, acting abnormally •Vomiting •Diarrhea •Black-tarry stool (melena) petpoisonhelpline/pet-owners/basics/signs-of-poisoning-in-dogs-and-cats/
Posted on: Fri, 02 Jan 2015 13:35:01 +0000
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