So I was reading about pet poisoning and how common it is… kinda scary tbh. Apparently, even stuff like grapes, chocolate, and certain houseplants can be really dangerous. Anyone here ever had a close call with their pet eating something toxic? What were the symptoms?
Yeah, my dog once ate some chocolate. He started vomiting and acting super restless. Had to rush him to the vet.
Gray said:
Yeah, my dog once ate some chocolate. He started vomiting and acting super restless. Had to rush him to the vet.
Damn, how much chocolate did he eat? I always hear it’s bad, but IDK how much is ‘too much.’
Gray said:
Yeah, my dog once ate some chocolate. He started vomiting and acting super restless. Had to rush him to the vet.
It was just a small piece of dark chocolate, but apparently that’s worse than milk chocolate. Vet said even a little bit can be dangerous.
I had no idea grapes were toxic for dogs. Is it the same for all pets?
Rey said:
I had no idea grapes were toxic for dogs. Is it the same for all pets?
Yeah, dogs and cats both shouldn’t have grapes. They can cause kidney failure, even in small amounts.
Rey said:
I had no idea grapes were toxic for dogs. Is it the same for all pets?
Whoa, I give my dog little fruit snacks sometimes. Gotta be more careful now!
What are the symptoms of poisoning? Like, how do you know for sure?
Kieran said:
What are the symptoms of poisoning? Like, how do you know for sure?
It depends, but common ones are vomiting, diarrhea, seizures, excessive drooling, and even confusion. If your pet suddenly starts acting weird, better call the vet.
Kieran said:
What are the symptoms of poisoning? Like, how do you know for sure?
Thanks! That’s helpful. Do you call the vet first or just go straight to the animal hospital?
Kieran said:
What are the symptoms of poisoning? Like, how do you know for sure?
If it’s really bad, just go. Otherwise, call a poison control helpline—they can tell you what to do.
Tbh, prevention is the best way to avoid pet poisoning. Keep meds, cleaning products, and food locked up. Also, check what plants you have at home!
Marlo said:
Tbh, prevention is the best way to avoid pet poisoning. Keep meds, cleaning products, and food locked up. Also, check what plants you have at home!
Facts. Some dogs can open cabinets too, so just keeping stuff ‘out of reach’ isn’t always enough.