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Hundreds of dogs die from food poisoning every year. Dogs would not pass up the chance to roam. The nose is a very important asset of a dog. 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. Hence, food poisoning is one of the common health concerns of dogs.

Food poisoning commonly occur because of the dog’s voracious appetite but this health concern can be due to other reasons as well. A pampered dog that is kept indoors by loving owners can get poisoned by commercially prepared food. High quality commercial dog food can get contaminated too. The owner may be unaware that every scoop of the contaminated commercial dog food is killing the dog slowly.

Food poisoning, just like any other health issues can be prevented from causing the dog serious harm if detected early. For the safety of the pet, it is vital for a dog owner to know the signs 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.

Poisoning is more common for dogs that are allowed to roam as they commonly ingest toxic substances. Food poisoning can occur if a new diet is introduced. Vomiting is one of the signs of food poisoning. Diarrhea is another. To flush the toxic substance from its system the dog would vomit and have diarrhea. The dog will drool excessively and appear sluggish. Food poisoning can cause the dog to turn away from food. A yellowish tint in the eyes and bright orange colored urine signify that the toxins remaining in the dogs body is already affecting its organs. Vomiting blood, blackened stool, seizures and loss of motor skills are advanced signs of food poisoning. Dogs would totally refuse food. 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.

Vomiting and diarrhea can be resolved by withholding food for at least 24 hours to rest the dog’s stomach. 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.

More signs of dog food poisoning at Sarah’s Dogs. Besides this you can also read about dog grooming.

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