You may come home and find that the dog is not very well. After looking around the house, you discover that he has ingested a potentially harmful substance and if he does not get rid of it, it could be life threatening. While inducing your dog to vomit is never a pleasant experience, it can be an important first step in allowing your dog to expel the toxic substance. To do this, learn how to give him hydrogen peroxide or get him veterinary care and to follow general guidelines for stimulating vomiting.
Steps
Part 1 of 3: Administer Hydrogen Peroxide
Step 1. Determine if your dog needs to vomit
Before you induce rejection, you need to make sure it's the right thing to do. If you have ingested any of the substances listed below, you should make sure that you pass them out of your stomach:
- Antifreeze liquid, if ingested in the last two hours;
- Chocolate;
- Grapes or raisins;
- Paracetamol or aspirin;
- Plants, such as azalea and narcissus.
Step 2. Move it to another area
If he's lying in his bed or on the carpet, you need to move him somewhere else before inducing him to vomit. For example, you could take it outside or keep it in an easier-to-clean area, such as a room with a linoleum floor.
If he is weak, he may not be able to walk on his own; in this case, you have to carry it yourself or at least help it walk to the place you have designated
Step 3. Give him a small meal
You may think it's weird to feed him to make him throw up; however, a little food can actually increase the odds. A small portion of wet food or a slice of bread are great choices.
- Canned food is easy to eat and even tastier than kibble.
- However, the animal may not want to eat of its own accord; in this case, try to put the morsels directly into his mouth.
- Don't spend too much time trying to get him to eat.
Step 4. Call your vet or poison control center
This is an extremely important factor! Do not make your dog vomit without first contacting one or the other. When on the phone, provide as much information as possible so the operator can tell you what to do and what not to do. Among the important information to provide consider:
- What do you fear the dog has ingested (toxic plant, cleaning products, chocolate, etc.)
- How long do you think it has been since you ate the toxic substance;
- The symptoms it manifests;
- His size.
Step 5. Determine how much 3% hydrogen peroxide to give
If your vet or poison center operator confirms that you are making the animal vomit, get 3% hydrogen peroxide - you can find it for free in pharmacies or major supermarkets. This is the most suitable product for this operation; give him one teaspoon for every 5 kg of body weight.
Use a measuring spoon to measure the exact amount
Step 6. Give him the hydrogen peroxide
Put the substance in a dropper pipette and pour the dose onto the tongue, as close to the throat as possible.
Do not mix hydrogen peroxide with food or water before putting it in the dropper
Step 7. Make him walk
Movement can stimulate vomiting due to the fact that the hydrogen peroxide mixes with the gastric contents. Have him walk for a few minutes; if he is unable, however, shake him or move his belly gently.
Step 8. Wait until I can reject
Once given the peroxide, the dog should vomit within a few minutes; if nothing happens after 10 minutes, give him another dose.
Some sources say not to exceed two doses of hydrogen peroxide, while others say that it is acceptable to go up to three; in any case, talk to the vet before giving him the third
Part 2 of 3: Receiving Veterinary Care
Step 1. Take him to the vet
He must be treated by the doctor, even if he has vomited. The expulsion of the toxic substance is only the first quick action, but it does not completely rid the stomach of the harmful product. If the animal has not vomited, the intervention of a professional is essential; if so, something stronger than hydrogen peroxide must be given to him.
- Don't delay;
- If he threw up, take a picture of what he threw out to show the vet.
Step 2. Tell your doctor what happened
Even if you have already spoken to him before giving hydrogen peroxide, it is important to re-describe the incident as he visits the animal; you also need to tell him the dosage and how often you gave hydrogen peroxide.
If the dog has been vomiting, describe to the doctor what the stomach contents look like or show him the photo
Step 3. Let the vet take care of the animal
It has drugs that induce vomiting and all products that prevent the toxic substance from being absorbed by the body. For example, she can give him activated charcoal that binds to toxins in the digestive tract, preventing them from being absorbed.
- Apomorphine is an opioid that can induce vomiting; typically, it works within five to ten minutes.
- Xylazine works the same way in dogs.
- The veterinarian is able to determine the best treatment for ingesting the toxic substance.
Part 3 of 3: Learning other techniques
Step 1. Document which substances should not be rejected
Once ingested, some can cause considerable harm if they are vomited up. If you know that your four-legged friend has ingested any of those described below, Not make him throw up:
- Bleach;
- Disgorging products;
- Petroleum-based substances, such as gasoline.
Step 2. Look for signs of severe poisoning
If your dog seems extremely in pain or doesn't react, it can be dangerous to make him vomit. In these cases, Not you need to stimulate vomiting, but you need to take him to the vet immediately. Check for the following signs of severe intoxication:
- Difficulty in breathing;
- He looks depressed;
- Has convulsions;
- Heart rate is slow;
- He is unconscious.
Step 3. Do not give him ipecac syrup or salt to induce vomiting
Sometimes, ipecac is recommended; however, if the animal fails to reject, the syrup remains in the stomach and causes severe irritation. Salt is also not highly recommended and can cause damage if the animal ingests too much of it.
Step 4. Induce vomiting properly
If possible, you should have your dog rejected within about two hours of ingesting the toxic substance. After this time, the toxins move into the intestine and at that point the vomiting is no longer effective.
