Poisons

There are many types of poisons that are potentially dangerous to dogs, e.g.:

• Human medicine
• Chocolate
• Raisins/grapes
• Walnuts and Macadamia nuts
• Cigarettes
• Certain house/garden plants
• Slug and snail pellets/bait
• Rat poison
• Jelly Fish
• Carbon monoxide
• Anti-freeze
• …plus many more

Always consult your vet immediately if you suspect poisoning of any kind, even if your dog shows no symptoms.

A list of common symptoms associated with poisoning:

• Vomiting
• Muscle Spasms
• Collapse
• Excessive drinking
• Twitching
• Bleeding
• Convulsions
• Oral or nasal foaming
• Ulceration of the mouth
• Excessive panting
• Lethargy
• Dilated pupils
• Whining/Crying