Sunday, July 29, 2007

Frog Story

Meekia met his first frog as we were at outside the MRT. It was dimly lighted up area. The frog was on the concrete and I did not saw him. When the Meekia sniffed him, the frog jumped. Meekia just ran over, scooped him up in his mouth. It all happened too fast. I was shocked and find it very disgusting...

Upon home, Meekia vomited 3x consecutively. JK spontaneously searched info online. I am so glad he was around with me. Meekia was rather incoorperative when we performed the first mouth rinsing for him. I am relieved he does not develop any further symptoms/complications after that.

Here i would like to share this piece of info with other dog owner:



Signs of Toxicity

Due to the slow and awkward movement of the toad, dogs readily will attack them. When attacked, the toads release the toxins and dogs become affected. Common signs of intoxication include foaming from the mouth, drooling, pawing at the mouth, vomiting, stumbling, falling, tremors, rigid legs, and seizures.

Treatment


If your dog is exhibiting signs of toxicity, is conscious, and not seizuring then:

Rinse the mouth with running water: place a garden hose or faucet along the side of the mouth and run the water.
Rinse the mouth for 3 to 5 minutes at a time for a total of 3 times.


IMPORTANT:
Do not force water down your pet’s mouth or try to make your pet swallow.
Do not give any oil, milk, or other substance besides water.


IF YOUR PET IS SEIZURING, HAVING TREMORS, CANNOT STAND, SEEK VETERINARY ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY!!

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