Poisoning

Poisoning in dogs

Overview

Toxic substances, or poisons, can cause your dog to become ill and can be fatal in some instances. Unfortunately, many substances you are most likely to keep in your home are poisonous to dogs. These may include household chemicals, household plants, food, prescription drugs, and over-the-counter medications.

Immediate attention

If you suspect your dog is poisoned, you should contact your veterinarian immediately.

Symptoms

Dogs that have come in contact with a poisonous substance may become:

Poisoning and your cat

Overview

Toxic substances, or poisons, can cause your cat to become ill and can be fatal in some instances. Unfortunately, many substances you are most likely to keep in your home are poisonous to cats. These may include household chemicals, food, prescription drugs, and over-the-counter medications.

Seek Immediate Attention

If you suspect your cat is poisoned, you should contact your veterinarian immediately.

Symptoms

Cats that have come in contact with a poisonous substance may become:

Poisoning and your cat

Overview

Toxic substances, or poisons, can cause your cat to become ill and can be fatal in some instances. Unfortunately, many substances you are most likely to keep in your home are poisonous to cats. These may include household chemicals, food, prescription drugs, and over-the-counter medications.

Seek Immediate Attention

If you suspect your cat is poisoned, you should contact your veterinarian immediately.

Symptoms

Cats that have come in contact with a poisonous substance may become:

Poisoning in dogs

Overview

Toxic substances, or poisons, can cause your dog to become ill and can be fatal in some instances. Unfortunately, many substances you are most likely to keep in your home are poisonous to dogs. These may include household chemicals, household plants, food, prescription drugs, and over-the-counter medications.

Immediate attention

If you suspect your dog is poisoned, you should contact your veterinarian immediately.

Symptoms

Dogs that have come in contact with a poisonous substance may become:

Cat first aid

When will you need cat first aid?

No pet owner expects to be confronted with an emergency, but accidents happen. Every year, many cats experience a broad range of medical problems from simple cuts, bites and abrasions, burns and stings to the more serious problems like broken bones, eye injury, choking, poisoning and, in some cases, drowning.

Dog first aid

When will you need dog first aid?

No pet owner expects to be confronted with an emergency, but accidents happen. Every year, many dogs experience a broad range of medical problems from simple cuts, bites and abrasions, burns and stings to the more serious problems like broken bones, eye injury, choking, poisoning and, in some cases, drowning.