My dog is covered in black oil and acting strange. Is it an emergency?

First of all, do not induce vomiting with this particular toxin, as it cause cause more damage by coming back up and Harley is at an increased risk of aspiration (going into her lungs). Side effects of petroleum product ingestion can include vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, difficulty breathing, tremor, and coma, among other things. Ideally, I would advise immediate emergency veterinary care. If this is not reasonable, Harley needs to see a vet first thing in the morning. You can also call the Pet Poison Helpline for additional consultation: 855-764-7661

Hi, is it more likely that Baya has eaten something like a possible foreign body (plastic, rubber, bones for example) or more like food that has gone off ? The mineral oil could help with anything that is lodged in her tummy, as long as it can pass but you probably need to give it quite regularly. Be careful also that she swallows it properly and not to push it down her trachea and chest if your are using a syringe. My honest advise is to have Baya checked over, search for a vet that works Saturdays or an emergency vet clinic. I am worried that if she is left untreated with something serious Monday will be too late. If you wish to provide more details and keep in touch with us, you could try a consultation which allows more one to one dialogue and uploading pictures etc. Hope this helps.

Hello and welcome to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. It is possible that Nancy may have gotten into some gas somewhere. I would be worried that maybe she drank some, or something else from a garage. I recommend having her to a vet right away as Nancy could have a toxicity issue. Best of luck with Nancy, I hope she feels better soon!

If he ingested small amount of oil and it is definitively pure oil without anything else inside, this ingestion can cause mild to moderate gastrointestinal signs like vomiting and diarrhoea, but nothing else. To give you a specific answer I would need to know the amount ingested (roughly).

You have all my simpathy as I have a naughty Basset Hound too. Coconut oil is very rich in fat, so I would suggest that you have him checked over as he could be developing pancreatitis . Best sooner rather than later.

I would make sure that you got all the oil and rinse well after washing. She was probably sitting underneath a car and got oily that way. I would observe her for a day and if she shows no sign of illness there is no need to take her to a vet.

This is an emergency. You should not wait until you can take her to a vet tomorrow. You need to take AVA to an emergency room now. This could be a life threatening intoxication. Black poop is a sign of intestinal bleeding, and the shortness of breath could be a sign of significant blood loss. If you do not know where to find an emergency service call your vet's number or any vet's number in your area and you should get emergency information from the answering service.