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The symptoms of poisoning vary depending on substance, the quantity a dog has consumed, the breed and size of the mammal.A common list of symptoms are digestion problems, such as vomiting, diarrhea, or blood in stool; bruising and bleeding gums, nose, or inside the ear canal; behavioral changes, such as lethargy, hyperactivity, and seizures; unusual items found in the dog's stool.
Animal lead poisoning (also known as avian plumbism, or avian saturnism for birds) is a veterinary condition and pathology caused by increased levels of the heavy metal lead in an animal's body. Lead interferes with a variety of body and natural processes.
Lead poisoning* is uncommon in dogs. Exposure to lead is from eating paint chips from lead-based paint (found in houses painted prior to 1950), and eating lead objects such as shot, fishing sinkers, or counterweights. Signs of poisoning include vomiting, diarrhea, blindness, seizures, and tremors. [174]
Early symptoms of lead poisoning in adults are commonly nonspecific and include depression, loss of appetite, intermittent abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea, constipation, and muscle pain. [36] Other early signs in adults include malaise, fatigue, decreased libido, and problems with sleep. [30]
If you notice any of the following potential dog cancer warning signs, it's a good idea to talk to your vet. 11 warning signs of cancer in dogs that every owner should know Skip to main content
Lead poisoning continues to impact children. While nearly twice as many children in Erie County were diagnosed with elevated lead levels in 2022 than in the previous year, in October of 2021 the ...
Two dog owners in North Carolina are speaking out after their three pups died following what initially appeared to be an innocent swim in a pond. 3 dogs die from toxic algae poisoning within hours ...
Due to the indiscriminate nature of a dog's appetite, gastrointestinal upset is a frequent occurrence in dogs. The most common symptoms are anorexia, vomiting, and diarrhea. Foreign body ingestion can lead to acute obstruction of the gastrointestinal tract, a very dangerous condition. Acute pancreatitis can also result from dietary indiscretion.