Symptoms of Chemical Poisoning in Your Dog

Symptoms of chemical poisoning in your dog can range from very mild to severe. The mild symptoms can be difficult to detect and are often extremely subtle.  The can include sleepiness and decrease in appetite. Once your dog recovers from the chemical poisoning, his symptoms will disappear, but it can take several days before the poisoning works its way through your pet's system. 

More severe symptoms include loss of coordination,  muscle tremors or shakes, and increased salivation or drooling.  

Highly toxic chemicals can be very harmful to your dog and can even cause death.   If your dog exhibits any of these symptoms, call the Animal Poison Control Center at 1-800-548-2423.  Be sure to have the bottle with toxic substance with you when you call so you can supply the needed information.  Read the Montana State University article by Cecil Tharp, Pesticide Education Specialist, titled Chemicals and Animal Safety.