Symptoms of Dog Poisoning and Their Causes
Being the curious creatures that they are, dogs can easily get into situations where they can be poisoned. Houseplants, household items, food, and even toads can be a poison threat. It is important to know what the symptoms of dog poisoning are so that you can get help immediately.
Here are the symptoms of dog poisoning and their causes so that you can be on alert for the safety of your dog.
General Symptoms
The general symptoms of dog poisoning can be wide and varied depending on the substance the dog gets into. If your dog has been poisoned you will usually be able to see symptoms within the next three days. How much poison your dog was exposed to and if it was ingested or touched can determine how long it will take to see symptoms and how severe the symptoms are.
Here are some things to look for:
· Hallucinations (barking at things that aren’t there, jumping at sounds and bright lights)
· Mouth irritation
· Diarrhea
· Depression (lying around, lack of interest in people, food, or toys)
· Weakness and/or lethargy
· Skin rash
· Uncoordinated gait and/or staggering
· Seizures and/or muscle tremor and rigidity
· Coma
· Vomiting
· Lack of appetite
· Bleeding disorders (blood in vomit and/or diarrhea)
· Excessive drooling
· Breathing difficulty
· Heart failure (no pulse)
· Cough with bloody phlegm
Toxic Plants
There are many houseplants that can be poisonous to dogs. They will give a dog symptoms of dog poisoning when touched to the body or mouth, or when eaten.
Touching certain plants can cause skin problems. These symptoms usually show up as swelling, dermatitis, or a rash on the skin or mouth. Plants that can cause this are Poinsettia, Chrysanthemum, Weeping fig, Creeping fig, Pot mum, and the Spider mum.Some plants, such as the Boston ivy, Philodendron, Caladium, Pathos, and Arrowhead Vine can cause irritation to the nose and can cause the mouth to swell. The tongue and lips may also become painful.
Other toxic plants such as Elephant Ears, Asparagus Fern, Amaryllis, Azalea, Ivy, and the Bird of Paradise can cause abdominal pain, vomiting, and cramps. These may progress to tremors, kidney problems and/or heart and respiratory problems.
If you suspect plant poisoning, call Poison Control or your vet for instructions on how to help your dog.
Household Items
Many household items can be toxic to dogs, including paint thinner, cleansers, radiator fluid, and more. These can cause a wide variety of symptoms.
If your dog has eaten a household item, he may vomit or get diarrhea, become dizzy, have breathing difficulty, stagger, drool more than normal, or be overly tired.
Touching a household item such as bleach, drain openers, laundry and dishwashing detergents, toilet cleaners, and oven cleaners can cause severe burns to your dog’s eyes, mouth, nose, and skin.
Find the item your dog ingested or touched, read the label for poisoning instructions, and call Poison Control for help right away.FoodsSurprisingly, many foods that are healthy for humans can be toxic to dogs.
For example, the leaves, fruit, bark and seeds of an avocado contain Persin, which can be toxic to dogs.
Another good example is salmon poisoning, which can be fatal in dogs. This is caused by the dog eating raw salmon that is infected with a parasite called Neorickettsia helminthoeca. The symptoms of this dog poisoning include fever, vomiting, lack of appetite, weakness, bloody diarrhea, swollen lymph nodes, and dehydration. Caffeine can be poisonous to dogs and can cause tremors, seizures, and heart arrhythmia. Chocolate, which contains caffeine, can cause poisoning symptoms of diarrhea and vomiting and, in severe cases, can cause vomiting and heart arrhythmias.
No matter what the poison, make sure that you seek professional help if you believe that your dog has been poisoned.

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