colorado river toad

[sunny129]

Both of my dogs have gotten with a toad this week - (different nights) - I immediatley washed out their mouths but since it was late at nite and I am quite a ways from an emergency vet I did not take them in.  Both were find.  I am wondering if there is anything I should have in my cabinet for this?  Perhaps charcoal??  or anything you can suggest?

thanks

[heartfluttersflyawayplz]

so a toad will hurt your dog.

[Aleda M Cheng, D.V.M., C.V.A]

Both of your dogs are very lucky!

Hydrogen peroxide can be given orally once the mouth has been washed out thoroughly.  3 to 4 tablespoons by mouth can be given to induce vomiting.  

This can be followed by activated charcoal.

Activated charcoal will help prevent absorption of the toxin and can be administered every 2 hours after suspected ingestion.  

Please use a basket muzzle on each of your dogs if there is any risk of toad ingestion.  The toads are attracted to lights, so turn off your lights at night.

[Edoggy]

You may want to put salt in the dogs water becuse the toads may of had leeches on them!