Only do this if necessary. You should only do this if your dog is sick or vomiting uncontrollably. Otherwise, it can cause more h...
Only do this if necessary.
- You should only do this if your
dog is sick or vomiting uncontrollably. Otherwise, it can cause more harm
than good.
- If your dog has any medication
(prescription or over-the-counter) that they take regularly, don't try
this method until after you have a chance to talk with their veterinarian
about it.
- If you're concerned about your
dog's underlying medical condition that could make them sick, consult
their vet before trying the home remedy of getting them to throw up. This
can include things like allergies and diabetes mellitus.
- If your dog is pregnant or
nursing a litter of puppies, don't try this method until after they have
given birth again, speaking with the vet would also be helpful here.
Use one teaspoon of hydrogen peroxide for every 10 pounds of your dog's body weight.
Use one teaspoon of
hydrogen peroxide for every 10 pounds of your dog's body weight. If you're
unsure how much your dog weighs, use the following formula:
- Lightweight breeds, such as toy
dogs, should get between one and two teaspoons
- Medium-weight breeds (such as
Beagles) should get two to four teaspoons
- Large-size breeds (such as
German Shepherds) should get four to six teaspoons
Place the peroxide at the back of your dog's tongue and lift its lips as you do so.
Place the peroxide at
the back of your dog's tongue and lift its lips as you do so. This will keep
the peroxide from dribbling out of their mouth, which could result in your dog
ingesting it accidentally. Please do not use a dropper or syringe to administer
the peroxide because it can be difficult to measure exactly how much you need,
resulting in too little or too much being given.
Your dog should throw up within 15 minutes.
Your dog should throw
up within 15 minutes. If they don't, repeat the steps above in 30 minutes with
another dose of peroxide. After that, if they still haven't thrown up, call a
vet and let them know what happened so they can prescribe something else for
you to try.
If your dog weighs
less than 5 pounds or is on any medication that may make them vomit (even
Tylenol), then dilute the peroxide with water in a ratio of 1 part water to 3
parts peroxide before administering it orally to your pet. This can help avoid
burning their mouth or throat from the strong flavor of pure oxygenated water
(which is basically what hydrogen peroxide is).
If you're not sure how
much H202 you should give your pup, look on its product label for instructions;
most bottles will tell you how many milliliters (ml) or teaspoons (tsp)
correspond with based on weight and age range specifications."
If she doesn't, repeat the steps above in 30 minutes with another dose of peroxide.
If your dog is still
not vomiting after 30 minutes of giving peroxide, you should contact your vet.
If you're unsure how to administer the right dosage, call the vet, who can
guide you through it over the phone.
If your dog is too
small to give a teaspoon of the peroxide without spilling it everywhere, try
using a syringe instead.
You can make your dog vomit safely to remove something toxic from her system.
You can make your dog
vomit safely to remove something toxic from her system. This is the last resort
and should only be used under the direction of a veterinarian. Contact a vet
immediately if you are concerned about your dog's health.
You should never try
to make your dog vomit if she is having trouble breathing or, in any other way,
seems to be having an adverse reaction to whatever has made her sick in the first
place.
Conclusion
As long as you take
proper precautions, making your dog throw up is a great way to remove something
toxic from her system. Whether it's something she ate or just an old cough
medicine you don't want her to have anymore, vomiting can save the day!
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