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  • Dogs of all ages explore with their mouths. Therefore, it is important to avoid putting rat poison in a reachable distance for your dog to find. If your dog does consume rat poison, it can be potentially life threatening. It can interfere with the production of blood clotting factors and can cause dangerous internal bleeding. Fortunately, if you act immediately, your dog will likely recover within several weeks.

    Contact Your Veterinarian

    If your dog has ingested rat poison, rapid response is essential to treating your pet. Do not wait for symptoms. Instead, contact your vet immediately. Bring the container of rat poison that was consumed as well as any material your pet may have vomited or chewed. During this process, try not to panic. Remain calm and focus on helping your dog recover.

    Induce Vomiting

    If you are able to drive to an animal hospital within two hours after your pet has ingested the poison, your veterinarian will likely induce vomiting. However, if you cannot bring your dog to the vet in time, you can induce vomiting at home by administering a small amount of hydrogen peroxide. According to the website, Canine Epilepsy Resources, one tablespoon of hydrogen peroxide should be given for every 10 pounds of the dog's weight. Use a syringe or turkey baster to administer the liquid. Then, tip your dog's head back and squirt it toward the back of his tongue. Your pet should vomit within five minutes. If he doesn't, wait 10 minutes and try again. Do not give a third dose. Consult with your veterinarian again.

    Start Vitamin K Treatment

    Vitamin K treatment is the next step to your dog's healthy recovery. Your veterinarian can write a prescription for vitamin K or it can also be prescribed through a pharmacy. For every kilogram of your dog's body weight, five milligrams of vitamin K should be administered. Repeat this treatment twice a day for approximately three weeks. As long as your dog is getting adequate amounts of vitamin K, no further treatment should be required.

    Additional Treatments

    If your dog is not treated within two hours after consuming rat poison, additional treatment may be necessary. Your veterinarian may give your pet activated charcoal to help prevent absorption of the poison. If it has been more than two days after the ingestion, your dog may also receive plasma transfusions in addition to vitamin K. In some critical cases, intravenous fluids and blood transfusions may be necessary, according to Dr. Jon Geller on the website, DogChannel.com.

    Source:

    Protecting Your Pet From Poisons

    Dog Poisoning

    When Dogs Eat Rat Poison

    Resource:

    Dog Poison Care

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