jacqui835 Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 Tonight I had to rush my dog to the vet because he ate 4 grapes - and I wasn't about to take any chances. Once at the vet, they gave him something to induce vomiting, and we're now back home albeit $130 poorer, but hopefully healthy. It made me think though, given there are times when what you is to make your dog throw up, and the faster they throw up the better, is there anything I can have in my home for the next time something like this happens? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emilee Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 Tonight I had to rush my dog to the vet because he ate 4 grapes - and I wasn't about to take any chances. Once at the vet, they gave him something to induce vomiting, and we're now back home albeit $130 poorer, but hopefully healthy. It made me think though, given there are times when what you is to make your dog throw up, and the faster they throw up the better, is there anything I can have in my home for the next time something like this happens? Peroxide from the supermarket (not the hairdressers)3% strength in the brown plastic bottle. 1 teaspoon for a 5kg dog given by mouth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staranais Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 Yes, several options. Precautions too, though. Never make a dog vomit anything caustic, it will cause as much damage coming back up as it did going down. Never make them vomit if they're unco-ordinated or unconscious, or there is a chance for any other reason that they might aspirate their vomit, as this can be deadly. And remember even if they have vomited, they will only have vomited (at best) 2/3 of whatever they ate - if they have eaten something dangerous then you still need to get them to the clinic for further supportive treatment. With those precautions, washing soda, a pinch at the back of the tongue, is the best household emetic. This is not washing powder, by the way, it's different. It isn't totally benign, in rare cases can cause burns to the throat, however I know several people who have used this successfully after their dogs ate bait in the bush. Only ever use a pinch. Your vet clinic will have several other options. Apomorphine tabs are effective and safe and are what I personally use and carry in the bush, but are prescription only. One tab goes into the corner of the eye, hold the lid closed until it dissolves, then wash out with sterile saline when the dog has vomited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Love Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 We used to use washing soda at the Vet I worked at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alyosha Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 Old fashioned soap flakes, or normal salt in water. Very salty water. Make sure after they vomit they have access to lots of fresh water as they'll be a little dehydrated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 washing soda crystals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjelkier Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 Lectric Soda Crystals. You can pick them up in the supermarket and have saved me many times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacqui835 Posted July 19, 2011 Author Share Posted July 19, 2011 Thanks guys, I'm going to try and get some of those washing soda crystals - but fingers crossed I never have a need for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
becks Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 i'd also not panic over just 4 grapes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spotted Devil Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 My Dally ate plastic bags at the beach (fish flavoured perhaps?) on 2 separate occasions. Vet was wonderful - poured the gunk down his throat, we took Zig outside so he could vomit, I helped clean it up and we were sent on our way no charge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacqui835 Posted July 19, 2011 Author Share Posted July 19, 2011 i'd also not panic over just 4 grapes! There's no set dose for how many grapes they need to be negatively affected - I just didn't want to take the chance - didn't seem worth the stress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwaY Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 Peroxide from the supermarket (not the hairdressers)3% strength in the brown plastic bottle. 1 teaspoon for a 5kg dog given by mouth. YES!! I swear by this, I had to use it the other week after my dog ate a corn cob! Nice gentle vomit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puglvr Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 my little pug girl helped herself to the dog food. very big tummy. vet's advice was teaspoon of salt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spotted Devil Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 Peroxide from the supermarket (not the hairdressers)3% strength in the brown plastic bottle. 1 teaspoon for a 5kg dog given by mouth. YES!! I swear by this, I had to use it the other week after my dog ate a corn cob! Nice gentle vomit. Good work! And well spotted! How much did you have to use (I'm thinking litres ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwaY Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 Peroxide from the supermarket (not the hairdressers)3% strength in the brown plastic bottle. 1 teaspoon for a 5kg dog given by mouth. YES!! I swear by this, I had to use it the other week after my dog ate a corn cob! Nice gentle vomit. Good work! And well spotted! How much did you have to use (I'm thinking litres ) 50kg dog I used 20mls, then walked him around for 5min, then another 20mls and within 2-3min a vomit and the offending corn cob! It sounds strange but it was a very gentle vomit, no major heaving etc - just a nice gentle vomit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missymoo Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 I use salt made into a paste with water and shove it down..Ive used twice.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spotted Devil Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 Peroxide from the supermarket (not the hairdressers)3% strength in the brown plastic bottle. 1 teaspoon for a 5kg dog given by mouth. YES!! I swear by this, I had to use it the other week after my dog ate a corn cob! Nice gentle vomit. Good work! And well spotted! How much did you have to use (I'm thinking litres ) 50kg dog I used 20mls, then walked him around for 5min, then another 20mls and within 2-3min a vomit and the offending corn cob! It sounds strange but it was a very gentle vomit, no major heaving etc - just a nice gentle vomit. It does sound strange! But I think I know what you mean. A very good tip and easier to syringe in peroxide than pour in Lectric Crystals for a large struggling dog perhaps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwaY Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 50kg dog I used 20mls, then walked him around for 5min, then another 20mls and within 2-3min a vomit and the offending corn cob! It sounds strange but it was a very gentle vomit, no major heaving etc - just a nice gentle vomit. It does sound strange! But I think I know what you mean. A very good tip and easier to syringe in peroxide than pour in Lectric Crystals for a large struggling dog perhaps. I agree, I just syringed in the peroxide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W Sibs Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 Very very salty water. didn't know about the peroxide. i'll keep that in mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallomph Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 Another vote here for the Hydrogen Peroxide. I used it (on vet advice via phone) when a dog had eaten rat bait and we were about 150km from nearest vet. It was very effective, took about 10 minutes, then lots of green vomit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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