dog ate a frog or toad?

Question

my puppy of 9weeks ate a toad or frog and is foaming at the mouth wat shall i do.

Answer 1

Pet owners might notice signs of profuse, frothy salivation with vigorous head shaking, pawing at the mouth and continuous efforts to vomit, incoordination and staggering.

If you know of or strongly suspect toad poisoning, immediately rinse out your pet's mouth with water before going to your veterinarian or an emergency clinic for treatment. Most toad poisonings occur in the evening or the night.

Unfortunately, there are no antidotes for toad venom intoxication, but many of these victims may be saved with symptomatic treatment, which reduces the absorption of toxin and controls the clinical signs of illness. Depending upon circumstances, your veterinarian may use a variety of drugs to control heart abnormalities, breathing problems and excitation of the central nervous system.

The key to survival is rapid recognition of signs and prompt veterinary medical care.

Answer 2

TOADS
Because dogs are curious and quite extroverted, they may come into contact with various forms of wildlife. While frogs and toads are common all over the country, some species can be toxic; they excrete venom through their skin. This venom has been cultivated for years to be used for medicinal purposes in humans, but the venom is highly toxic to dogs. The Colorado River toad and the giant toad (also known as the marine toad) are the two most common venomous toads found in the United States.
The Colorado River toad can be found along large streams in the southwestern United States from Arizona to southern California and Mexico. It is brownish green in color with skin that is usually covered with warts. These toads grow to be about three to seven inches long. The giant toad is not as common, but can be found in sough Texas and Florida. The toad is brown and grows to be four to six inches long.
In cases of toad poisoning, the dog has licked or eaten the toad, but the dog doesn’t necessarily have to come into contact with the animal to be exposed. Several cases have been reported where the toad was attracted to the dog’s water dish and merely perched along the rim. Enough toxin can be left behind to make a dog sick.

If you see your pet lick a toad, you should flush his mouth with water to remove traces of toxin and immediately take him to the veterinarian to be evaluated. If enough toxin is ingested, the dog may have an irregular heartbeat and strange behavior; the toxins are hallucinogens. Also, mouth irritation with foamy salivation, depression, weakness, collapse, difficulty breathing, seizures, fever, vomiting or diarrhea may be observed. At the veterinary clinic, an echocardiogram may be conducted to determine whether the dog has an abnormal heart rhythm. Currently, there is no test to find the presence of the toxin and diagnosis is usually based on having seen the pet with the toad or by finding toad parts in the digestive tract. The veterinarian may give the dog cardiac drugs such as propranolol to correct abnormal heart rhythms. Also, intravenous fluids are given. Pets with hyperthermia may benefit from a cool bath.

Answer 3

VET!!! NOW!!! My neighbor had a full grown Shepard die from eating a toad.
Hopefully you will be over-reacting and it won't be a poisonous one, but better safe than sorry.

Answer 4

take it to the veterianri n right way aspas so that it wouldnt even harm youre dog health if it was poison frogs then will even get worst . or make the dog get sicker and will make th dog go blind .

Answer 5

Your best choice would be to take him/her to the vet. Then you could get a prescription for your dog so he/she will get better!

Answer 6

get a garden hose and flush the dog's mouth out (sideways)
while someone rings the vet

Answer 7

call the vet right away... it may have been one that's poisonous..

Answer 8

Feed your dog, sounds like he or she is hungry..

Answer 9

go to the VET!!!!