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What To Do If You Suspect Your Pet Has Been Poisoned
The symptoms of a poisoned pet depend on the type of poison he or she was exposed to.
SIGNS OF PET POISONING MAY INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Difficulty breathing
- Excessive salivation
- Bloating
- Vacant eyes
- Loss of coordination
- Seizures
- Blood in the stool
- Lethargy
- Loss of appetite
- Bruising
- Nosebleeds
- Irregular heartbeat
- Inability to urinate
Contact your veterinarian or nearest SPCA immediately if you suspect your pet has been exposed to anything that could be poisonous – do not wait until it’s too late!
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