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Toad intoxication

toad

URGENCY LEVEL Significant or life-threatening

In all cases of suspected toad poisoning, veterinary care must be sought without delay.

WHAT SYMPTOMS TO LOOK FOR?
Since the venom is highly irritating to mucous membranes, such as the gums and eyes, localised effects due to its causticity are immediate and intense, persisting for several hours. However, these effects can be considered as protective for the victim (and the toad!), who is quickly deterred by painful oral burns.

In the case of oral contact, the dog salivates excessively and immediately exhibits erosive lesions, highly sensitive, on the tongue and inside the mouth.

In the case of ingestion (rare), the signs of toxicity are severe, characterized by incessant vomiting, intense pain, neurological disorders evolving into seizures, respiratory distress, and disruptions in heart rhythm. Death can occur within an hour.

If you have observed your dog playing with a toad in your garden, you may observe various symptoms:

Emergency procedure / First aid

Any of these warning signs, combined with the presence of a toad in the dog's environment, should raise suspicion of intoxication:

Seek veterinary assistance urgently.

Important note:

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