It’s no secret that dogs can potentially eat EVERYTHING they come across, unfortunately there are also times where they could eat something very dangerous for them.
Don’t worry, we are not talking about commiting any sort of violence to our pooch, most of the time vets suggest that making your dog throw up could be a very handy solution to this kind of issues, some times can be life-saving for our dog.
People often have this common question “how to make my dog throw up”, and other people have tried various methods that did not work. Let me tell you, making a dog throw up requires “some skill”.
There is a right way to do it, and if you do it incorrectly there is a chance that the dog may end up getting hurt or dies. So let us first get started with the right way to make a dog throw up.
When to make a dog throw up
The reason for making your dog throw up is to remove something from his stomach that he shouldn’t have eaten — whether it’s a toxic substance or something he shouldn’t eat (like rocks).
While there are many over-the-counter products you can use to make a dog vomit, they must be administered within a certain time frame to be effective. You may not have time to run to the store and choose the right product for your pet’s size. The good news is that there are several items at home that can be used to induce vomiting in dogs.
Anyway, if you suspect your dog has eaten something that could poison him, call your veterinarian immediately! Some substances require immediate treatment before inducing vomiting.
Vets tipically suggest Hydrogen Peroxide to solve this kind of problems.
About Hydrogen Peroxide and when to use it
Hydrogen peroxide is most likely safe for your dog, but it shouldn’t be given to dogs with a history of gastrointestinal obstruction or twisting of the stomach (gastric dilatation-volvulus or bloat).
It is a compound made up of oxygen and water (H2O2). It’s available in different concentrations, but common household hydrogen peroxide is 3% hydrogen peroxide, wich is exactly the percentage we need to make our dog vomit.
This concentration is safe for most household uses, including cleaning and disinfecting.
Hydrogen peroxide works by creating a chemical reaction that produces oxygen and water. This reaction causes the stomach to expand and contract, which leads to vomiting. It can also cause irritation in the esophagus, stomach and intestines.
Hydrogen peroxide can be used as a mild antiseptic for cleaning skin on pets and people. However, it should not be used as an alternative to veterinary care when your dog needs medical attention.
Many dogs do not like the taste of hydrogen peroxide, so before administering it be sure that your dog is in a calm and relaxed state. If your dog is already upset about the ingested poison, things could get ugly quickly.
Before giving hydrogen peroxide, you must determine how long ago your dog ate the poison. If it has been less than two hours since ingestion, then your dog can safely vomit.
If it has been more than two hours but less than eight hours since ingestion, then call you vet to discuss your options.
You should never induce vomiting in dogs if they have eaten caustic chemicals such as bleach or drain cleaners or sharp objects such as needles or glass shards.
When not to make dog throw up
- If the poison has been ingested within the last 2 hours
- If your pet has already vomited on their own accord
- If there is any suspicion that the poison may have been caustic (can damage tissue) such as bleach or drain cleaner
- You suspect insecticides or other poisons with specific antidotes
- Your pet is having an allergic reaction to an insect sting or bite
- Your pet has ingested sharp or glass objects
How to make a dog throw up Step by Step
So here we hare, done with all the disclaimers.
Here’s how you can safely make your dog throw up at home, even though I still want to remind you to call your vet first before improvising to be one!
So, your doghas eaten small amount of chocolate, or something else toxic, the first thing you should do is try to make it throw up.
Here’s the very simple process in a few steps using Hydrogen Peroxide we just mentioned!
- Get some 3% hydrogen peroxide from your medicine cabinet. (Go ahead and check the expiration date.) IMPORTANT:Use one teaspoon for every ten pounds of body weight. This should be plenty, but if you don’t have enough, another dose won’t hurt!
- Get your dog to swallow it. You might want to flavour it in some way, maybe a turkey baster could good for this, but it can also be poured into a spoon and given directly(Can get tricky if your dog isn’t in the right mood) A plastic dropper works well too, and it’s less likely to spill on the way down than a spoonful of water. Be careful not to get any in your dog’s nose!You can also use a feeding syringe!
- Wait fifteen minutes for the hydrogen peroxide to take effect. If your dog doesn’t vomit after fifteen minutes, you can give him another dose of hydrogen peroxide and wait again. You can repeat this as often as necessary, NOT MORE THAN 3 TIMES A DAY ( can harm your dog)
- You might want to be outside, when your friend will puke, if you can’t you can put your pooch in a bath tub if you have one!
- Vomiting cantake to 45 minutes, you want to be with your pet for that time, to make him feel comfortable.
- When your dog will finally throw up, he will most likely try to eat his vomit back (This is what they do), so don’t let him do it.
- Collect the vomit and bring it to your vet later, so he will be able to analyze it. You also want to check if your dog has other symptoms such as diarrhea, or other stomach complications due to the process. Don’t worry, if your vet allowed you to give Hydrogen Peroxide to your dog, you should not come across these problems, but always keep your eyes open!