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Dog Poisoning
Before you can give any first aid treatment for dog poisoning, you need to determine what your dog has ingested.
Try to look for evidence (for example, an open container of pesticide, a pool of antifreeze, etc.).
Then call your veterinarian or a poison control center immediately.
Be prepared to answer the following questions:
Dog Poisoning SignsSo how can you tell if your dog has ingested something poisonous? Depending on the substance, the signs varied. However, the most common symptoms include:
After Care - Herbal Remedies for Dog PoisoningEven if your dog is lucky enough to have survived the ordeal of poisoning, it is highly likely that some major organs have been damaged and various metabolic processes have been disrupted. The most likely organ that will suffer damage from poisoning is the liver and possibly, to some extent, the kidneys. The liver is the major organ responsible for the breakdown of toxins. It follows that an overload of toxins can cause severe damage to the liver. In fact, some pets die not from the initial poisoning, but from a breakdown of function of this vital organ. One of the ways the liver helps to rid the body of toxins is to chemically alter them so that they are more water-soluble for excretion by the kidneys (and to some extent the skin). But sometimes, these breakdown products, or metabolites, will sequentially attack the central nervous system and damage the kidneys. It is important, therefore, that "repair work" be done to the liver and the kidneys after the ordeal of dog poisoning. Herbs are very effective in repairing these major organs and in building up the immune system. Here are some useful herbs that you can use: For the liver: Milk thistle The primary constituent, silymarin, and other related compounds of this herb support and protect the liver by acting as antioxidants. They strengthen the liver cell for resistance to harmful toxins while stimulating cell reproduction. Licorice Licorice is beneficial in treating liver toxicity. It also acts on the digestive system by promoting cell growth and alleviating ulcers. Dandelion Dandelion is a strong but safe diuretic and liver stimulant, and it helps the body to get rid of toxins and their metabolic by-products. Burdock Burdock is a highly effective herb for the detoxification of the body. It can remove toxic substances and can be used as a long-term nutritive liver tonic to clean and build the blood. Red Clover Red clover contains highly nutritive constituents that have blood cleansing properties, it is therefore an excellent herb for elimination of accumulated toxins in the bloodstream. For the kidneys: Hawthorn Besides being an excellent antioxidant, Hawthorn as a vasodilator also helps improve blood circulation of the kidneys. Corn silk Corn silk is an effective herb for treating chronic inflammation of the urinary tract or kidneys. It is useful for improving kidney function during the early onset of kidney failure. For the immune system: Echinacea Echinacea, the most effective herb to balance the immune system, can be given to your dog to give his immune system a much-needed boost after the ordeal of poisoning.Related Topics Dog First Aid Dog Poisoning Substances References Pitcairn and Pitcairn, Dr. Pitcairn's Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs and Cats (Rodale, 2005). M.L. Wulff-Tilford and G.L. Tilford, Herbs for Pets (Bowtie Press, 1999). TOP of Dog Poisoning |
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