Signs of Poisoning in Dogs & Cats

If your pet presents with any of these symptoms violently and/or chronically, please contact us immediately during business hours:  (651) 452-5450.  If these signs happen while we are closed, please contact one of the local emergency clinics.  Click HERE for their information.

Gastrointestinal Signs

  • vomiting

  • diarrhea

  • drooling/hypersalivating

  • nausea

Internal Bleeding

  • coughing blood

  • vomiting blood

  • racing heart rate

  • weakness or lethargy

  • collapse

  • pale gums

Kidney Failure

  • Halitosis (“uremic” breath)

  • Inappetence (not eating)

  • Vomiting

  • Diarrhea

  • Excessive thirst or urination

  • Absence or decreased urination

Liver Failure

  • Weakness or collapse secondary to a low blood sugar

  • Dull mentation, acting abnormally

  • Vomiting

  • Diarrhea

  • Black-tarry stool (melena)

  • Jaundice/icterus/yellow discoloration to the gums