Q:
What do you do if your dog eats roach poison?
A:
Quick Answer
The Daily Puppy recommends rest without feeding if the ingested roach poison is a bait with boric acid as the active ingredient. If the ingested poison is a spray containing phosphorus, the dog's owner should induce immediately seek help from a veterinarian.
Continue ReadingFull Answer
To ensure maximum safety for the dog, PetPlace.com warns that inducing vomiting should not be done unless a veterinarian specifically prescribes it. The Daily Puppy suggests rushing the dog to a veterinarian, without wasting time on trying to induce vomiting if signs such as convulsions are present indicating the poison is already attacking the dog’s nervous system.
Learn more about Veterinary HealthSources:
Related Questions
-
Q:
What should you do if your dog eats mouse poison?
A: According to Pet Poison Helpline, identifying the type of poison the animal ingested is essential to appropriate treatment. If the ingredients are not clea... Full Answer >Filed Under: -
Q:
What are the major ingredients in d-CON rat poison?
A: The active ingredient in d-CON rat bait pellets is brodifacoum, the same active ingredient in the company's mouse bait pellets, wedge baits and place packs... Full Answer >Filed Under: -
Q:
How do you care for a dog with a sprained leg?
A: To care for a dog with a sprained leg, reduce inflammation with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications, use a heating pad or ice pack, and give the dog... Full Answer >Filed Under: -
Q:
Is it safe to give Tylenol to a dog for pain?
A: It is not safe to give a dog human formulations containing acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol. Sometimes a vet will prescribe an appropriate d... Full Answer >Filed Under:
