Food poisoning is one of the most common causes of dog deaths. We know how dogs love to roam. Dogs are noted to have ultrasensitive scenting abilities. Because of their huge appetites, dogs would eat just about anything. The smell of rotting food in trash bins and garbage heaps would be too tempting for a dog to resist. As such, dogs would always suffer from food poisoning.
The dog's inclination to eat anything is not the only reason why the pet would suffer from food poisoning. A loving dog owner may not be aware that the dog is being poisoned by the commercial food. High quality commercial dog food can get contaminated too. Unaware that the commercial food is contaminated, the dog will receive scoop after scoop of the food thereby building up the toxins in the dog's body.
Speedy and full recovery from any health concern would depend on early detection and treatment. It is therefore very necessary for a dog owner to know the symptoms of food poisoning. A poisoned dog though would know how to remove the toxins from its system. Dogs would simply eat grass to be able to remove anything that was not accepted by the stomach. However, the dog's self doctoring may be ineffective in removing the toxins.
Dogs that are allowed to wander have all the opportunities to eat rotten food. Food poisoning can be the result of introducing a new diet. A dog suffering from food poisoning would vomit. The dog would also have diarrhea. Vomiting and diarrhea is the dog's system's way of removing the toxic substances. The dog will drool excessively and appear sluggish. Food poisoning can cause the dog to turn away from food. If the toxins are not flushed out and remained in the dog's body for a few days, a yellowish tint in the eyes of the dog and bright orange colored urine will be observed. A severely affected dog would have blackened stool, vomit blood and have seizures. Dogs severely affected by the toxic substance would not eat. If the poisoning is caused by the dog's commercial food, the condition will be worsened because dog owners would encourage the pet to eat by mixing the dog food with gravy or home cooked food.
Symptoms associated with food poisoning like vomiting and diarrhea can be corrected by fasting the dog for 24 for hours to give the stomach a chance to rest. After the dog is fasted, bland foods like boiled rice and chicken can be given. The pet must be taken to a veterinary facility if the symptoms persist.
The dog's inclination to eat anything is not the only reason why the pet would suffer from food poisoning. A loving dog owner may not be aware that the dog is being poisoned by the commercial food. High quality commercial dog food can get contaminated too. Unaware that the commercial food is contaminated, the dog will receive scoop after scoop of the food thereby building up the toxins in the dog's body.
Speedy and full recovery from any health concern would depend on early detection and treatment. It is therefore very necessary for a dog owner to know the symptoms of food poisoning. A poisoned dog though would know how to remove the toxins from its system. Dogs would simply eat grass to be able to remove anything that was not accepted by the stomach. However, the dog's self doctoring may be ineffective in removing the toxins.
Dogs that are allowed to wander have all the opportunities to eat rotten food. Food poisoning can be the result of introducing a new diet. A dog suffering from food poisoning would vomit. The dog would also have diarrhea. Vomiting and diarrhea is the dog's system's way of removing the toxic substances. The dog will drool excessively and appear sluggish. Food poisoning can cause the dog to turn away from food. If the toxins are not flushed out and remained in the dog's body for a few days, a yellowish tint in the eyes of the dog and bright orange colored urine will be observed. A severely affected dog would have blackened stool, vomit blood and have seizures. Dogs severely affected by the toxic substance would not eat. If the poisoning is caused by the dog's commercial food, the condition will be worsened because dog owners would encourage the pet to eat by mixing the dog food with gravy or home cooked food.
Symptoms associated with food poisoning like vomiting and diarrhea can be corrected by fasting the dog for 24 for hours to give the stomach a chance to rest. After the dog is fasted, bland foods like boiled rice and chicken can be given. The pet must be taken to a veterinary facility if the symptoms persist.
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