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My pregnant French bulldog licked a cane toad. Are her puppies safe?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | French Bulldog | Female | unspayed

My French bulldog has been hunting cane toads since she was little. She is pregnant at the moment, and I let her out for a little bit tonight as she’s been inside from the heat. She has licked a camera toad again. Can she loose her litter ?

1 Answer

Most Helpful Answer

Laura Johnson VMD

Answered By Laura Johnson VMD

Veterinarian

Published on December 21st, 2017

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

Cane toads are toxic, they secrete a poison through their skin that can cause severe salivation, shaking, heart arrythmias, vomiting and if they ingest enough even death.

I can not find any reports of the toad poison causing dogs to abort if pregnant, though it is possible with any toxin. If she isn't showing any symptoms from licking the toad then I would assume she would be fine.

I would recommend rinsing her mouth out for 5 mins with water, regardless if she is showing signs. If she is symptomatic I would take her to the Vet.

I would leash walk her when these toads are out to prevent hunting and licking these toxic toads in the future regardless of her pregnancy,

I wish you and K the very best! If you want more of a conclusive answer I would call an animal control hotline available in your country.
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