What to do if your dog has food poisoning

Written by Dr. David Owen, BVMS CertAVP (ECC) MRCVS, Lead ECC Vet
Reviewed by Dr Jill McMaster BVM&S MBA MRCVS, Veterinary Surgeon and in-house expert at BorrowMyDoggy on 6 Jun 2023

David answers the following questions:

What could be considered toxins for dogs?
What should you do if you see your dog eating a toxin?
What should you remember to do?

In an emergency we always recommend contacting your local or emergency veterinary surgery.

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Written by Dr. David Owen, BVMS CertAVP (ECC) MRCVS, Lead ECC VetReviewed by Dr Jill McMaster BVM&S MBA MRCVS, Veterinary Surgeon and in-house expert at BorrowMyDoggy on 6 Jun 2023