How to induce vomiting in a dog

Video: How to induce vomiting in your dog | Dr Justine Lee

Content

Steps
Part 1 of 3: Using Hydrogen Peroxide
Part 2 of 3: Seeking Veterinary Care
Part 3 of 3: Other Tips for Inducing Vomiting
Tips
Warnings
Additional articles

You may have noticed on your return home that your dog is not doing well. After examining the entire house, you find that the pet has reached a potentially dangerous substance that can threaten the dog's life if it is not eliminated from the body. While inducing a dog to vomit is not enjoyable, it is an important first step in removing toxins from the animal's body. To provoke vomiting in a dog, it is necessary to correctly apply hydrogen peroxide for this purpose, and then show the pet to the veterinarian. In addition, it is important to follow the general guidelines for inducing vomiting.

Steps

Part 1 of 3: Using Hydrogen Peroxide

1 Find out if your pet needs to vomit. Before proceeding with the procedure for inducing vomiting, make sure that it is really necessary. If your dog has eaten any of the following, you should try to induce vomiting at home:
- antifreeze (if the dog has consumed it within the last two hours);
- chocolate;
- grapes or raisins;
- Tylenol or Aspirin;
- poisonous plants (such as azaleas or daffodils).
2 Move the dog to a location that is convenient for you. If the dog is lying on its bed or carpet to induce vomiting, it must be moved to a more suitable location. For example, you can take your dog outside or take it to a place where cleaning up vomit is easy (such as a room with linoleum on the floor).
- If the dog is weak, then it may not be able to reach the desired place on its own paws. In this case, she will need to be carried, or at least help her get where she needs to.
3 Give your dog some food. This step may seem odd at first glance when you want to make your dog vomit.However, a little feeding will increase the chances of a successful case. A small portion of canned food or a slice of plain bread is best for this.
- Wet canned food will be easier for your dog to eat and will usually taste better than dry food.
- The dog may refuse to eat voluntarily. In this case, try putting food in her mouth yourself so that she swallows it.
- Don't waste too much time getting your dog to eat.
4 Call your veterinary clinic. This is a very important step! Don't start vomiting your dog before calling your veterinarian. When you call, please provide as much information as possible about what happened so that you can be given the correct instructions on what to do (and not to do) next. It will be important for the veterinarian to know the following information:
- What the dog ate (poisonous plant, household cleanser, chocolate, etc.)
- how much time has passed since the consumption of a toxic substance;
- what symptoms are observed in the dog;
- what is the size of the dog.
5 Calculate the required amount of 3% hydrogen peroxide. If your veterinarian says you need to induce vomiting in your pet, give your dog 3% hydrogen peroxide (you can buy it at your nearest pharmacy). It is peroxide that is considered the most preferred drug for causing vomiting in dogs. Your dog will need one teaspoon of peroxide for every 4.5 kg of weight.
- Use a measuring spoon to accurately dose the peroxide.
6 Give your dog peroxide. Draw peroxide into an ear or eye dropper (blunt nozzle). Dispense the peroxide from the pipette as deep as possible onto the root of your pet's tongue.
- Do not add peroxide to dog food or water before pipetting.
7 Walk your dog. Walking will stimulate vomiting, as it will allow the contents of the stomach to mix with the hydrogen peroxide. Walk your dog for a few minutes. If your dog is not up for walks, gently shake or massage his belly.
8 Wait for vomiting to appear. Vomiting in dogs usually begins a few minutes after ingesting hydrogen peroxide. If 10 minutes have passed and the vomiting has not started, give your pet another dose of peroxide.
- A number of sources do not recommend giving more than two doses of peroxide to the animal, while other sources believe that it is acceptable to give up to three doses. Call your veterinarian before resorting to a third dose of hydrogen peroxide.

Part 2 of 3: Seeking Veterinary Care

1 Take your dog to the vet. Your dog will need veterinary attention even if you manage to vomit. Vomiting is only an operative first aid technique, but it does not remove all toxins from the animal's digestive system. In the event that a dog has not been able to induce vomiting, veterinary care becomes critically necessary, since the animal needs to be given something more serious than peroxide to provoke vomiting.
- Do not hesitate to contact your veterinarian.
- If your dog vomits, take a photo of the vomit to show to your veterinarian.
2 Tell your veterinarian what happened. Even if you already covered everything over the phone when you were going to give your dog the peroxide, it is helpful to re-report all the information during the veterinary check-up. You should also talk about how much hydrogen peroxide you gave your dog and how many times.
- If your dog has vomited, describe the appearance of the vomit or show a relevant photograph.
3 Let your veterinarian handle the necessary manipulation. The veterinarian has access to more serious drugs that can induce vomiting, as well as drugs that prevent the absorption of toxins. For example, your veterinarian may give your dog activated charcoal, which will bind toxins in the digestive system and prevent them from being absorbed.
- Apomorphine is a synthetic drug that can induce vomiting. It usually works 5-10 minutes after application.
- A drug such as xylazine can also induce vomiting in dogs.
- The veterinarian will decide on the most appropriate treatment for toxicity poisoning.

Part 3 of 3: Other Tips for Inducing Vomiting

1 Learn about substances that should not induce vomiting when used. Some substances after consumption can have serious undesirable effects if you try to vomit them out. If you know that your dog has swallowed any of the following, do not call she is vomiting:
- bleach;
- means for cleaning sewer pipes;
- petroleum products such as gasoline.
2 Pay attention to the symptoms of serious poisoning. Vomiting can be dangerous if the dog is in a very poor or unconscious state. If your dog has symptoms of serious poisoning do not call she is vomiting, but go to the veterinarian with your pet immediately. Look for the following signs of serious poisoning:
- labored breathing;
- depressed state;
- seizures;
- slow heartbeat;
- loss of consciousness.
3 Do not use emetic root or salt to induce vomiting. Previously, emetic syrup was recommended to induce vomiting in dogs. However, it can linger in the animal's stomach and cause serious irritation if the dog does not vomit. Salt is also no longer a recommended remedy, as it can itself be toxic if given too much of it.
4 Induce vomiting in a timely manner. If possible, induce vomiting in your dog within two hours of ingesting the toxic substance. After two hours, the toxins will enter the intestines, so vomiting will no longer be effective.