My dog ingested weed killer. What symptoms should I look for?

Signs of potential toxicity in pets can include drooling, shaking, tremors, seizure, coma, vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, changes to the pupils and more. Contact issues with pesticides can include issues such as redness, itching, or swelling at the site of contact. If you suspect Emma may have come into contact with these materials, you can use a washcloth or pet wipe to gently wipe down her paws and belly to remove any possible contact on them. If you suspect toxicity or see symptoms of illness, seeking veterinary care is best.

That's a good question. I recommend you contact the pet poison helpline and let them know the chemicals that were used so that they can let you know if George needs to be seen by a vet. If you are unsure what was used on the lawn, contact the company that applied it. If you notice vomiting, diarrhea, decreased appetite, or decreased energy, I recommend you have George seen by a vet right away, as those could be some symptoms of illness due to toxin ingestion. https://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/

Good question. Look for tremors, drooling, constricted pupils, diarrhea, seizures, and an increased heart rate. Typically symptoms of nicotine poisoning occur within one hour of ingestion, but I'd watch him tonight to be safe. If you see any of the signs I mentioned above, please take him into a vet immediately. I hope this helps!

Hello. Depending on how long the exposure was, all we can do is treat the symptoms until healing occurs. Was a good work-up done on Luna prior to her dental procedure? If not, she needs a complete blood count, serum chemistry, urinalysis & she needs to be checked for retroviruses. If nothing significant is found, an abdominal ultrasound may indicate if there is some problem in her digestive tract. Subcutaneous fluids, appetite stimulants, anti-nausea medications, possibly antibiotics are all possible treatments many of which can be managed at home. A temporary feeding tube can also be placed until she begins eating again. You may never definitively know if this was glyphosate that made Luna sick, but with good care, she may recover just fine. Good luck & thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

If you are worried she ingested an object, like a sock or shoe then you would watch for signs of gastrointestinal upset such as vomiting, anorexia, abdominal pain, lethargy, or straining to defecate. If you are worried about a toxin ingestion these signs can vary widely and can include GI upset, rapid breathing or heart rate, excessive drooling, trembling, seizures, drunken appearance/gait, dilated pupils, pale gums, lethargy. If any of these signs occur seek veterinary care right away.

I doubt the weed killer is the culprit - while you can see vomiting and diarrhea with most herbicides the dog usually needs to ingest a fairly large amount to be affected. Congestive heart failure could cause a cough, and I think that a recheck with your vet would be a good idea since things have now changed. Heart failure would not typically cause diarrhea.

If a dog ingests borax, symptoms including nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and drooling can occur. Other symptoms of borax ingestion include excessive thirst and stomach pain. Dogs that come into contact with borax may experience symptoms such as redness and itching. If she is experiencing severe symptoms- take Bella to the vet to get treatment.