Please help!!! My dog was foaming from the mouth?

Question

My mother got scared from toad she saw in the backyard

SO my dog grabbed it, then a few seconds later she started foaming from the mouth, but now she isn't! Could she be poisoned? What should we do?!?!?!

Answer 1

welll if i wouldnt have read your description it sounds like rabies, but she might be poisoned...either way you should take her to the vet--ASAP!!!

Answer 2

it sounds like rabies. i would go 2 the vet ASAP!!!!

Answer 3

GO TO THE VET!! iv had a dog and i don't remember that happen to him

Answer 4

go to a vet FAST.

Answer 5

SHE'S FINE!  Toads have this effect on dogs.  It's not poisoned.  Don't worry!

Answer 6

Yes.  Call a vet or take her to a vet.

Answer 7

i think you should go to the vet and check it out and if it does turn out for the worst you have to do the best thing for your pet  

Answer 8

some toads are toxic to dogs.  Maybe call your vet or the emergency number they give you and ask.

Answer 9

Some are poisonous most not enough to kill a dog..have you seen any other problem and is the dog okay now..?The first couple hours is most dangerous so if he is ok, he is okay! Watch for signs of shaking, throwing up, laying around to much, not drinking..

Answer 10

G0 T0 A VET!  A.S.A.P!

Answer 11

the frog could be poisonous to dogs so have him get checked out by a vet immediately.

Answer 12

ok, first of, when ever my dog gets over excited or anything like that she faoms, maybe the toad had something on it to cause that, but its better to be safe than sorry, if you cant get to a vet right away research this on the interweb, kay?

Answer 13

You answered your own question.

Toads have a chemical on their skin to make them bad tasting or poisonous to animals.  The taste is usually bad enough that whatever grabs the toad spits it out right away. If it eats a toad, they can get very sick.

If you're worried, call the vets and ask about what to do.  

As for the person who said 'rabies', that was a completely uninformed answer and you should not listen to that. What happened wasn't rabies (which your dog should be vaccinated against anyway) what happened was that he grabbed a toad in his mouth and reacted to the chemicals on the toad's back very quickly.

Answer 14

Toads are poisonous.  They secrete a toxin through their skin.  Unless he actually ate one or made contact with a Cane Toad, he should be OK.  Most won't kill a dog unless it is ingested.  If you are concerned, give an emergency vet a call.  The call is free and it will ease your mind.

Answer 15

Toads secrete a substance that can irritate a dog's eyes or tongue. Catching and chewing a toad can cause excessive salivation and sometimes disorientation, but usually nothing very serious. If your dog has caught a toad, flushing his mouth with water to relieve the unpleasant symptoms is usually all that's needed. But...... there are some Deadly exceptions!

Several species of giant toads are a serious threat to pets. The Colorado River Toad, found in Southwestern states from Arizona to Southern California, and the Giant Brown Toad (also known as Marine Toads, Cane Toads or Bufo Toads) found in South Texas and Florida, are the two most common poisonous toads in the U.S. There are also a large number of Bufo Toads in Hawaii. These giant toads can grow to be 4" to about 9" long and to weigh more than 2 pounds.

Unlike other toads who only eat live, moving insects, giant toads will climb into outdoor food bowls and eat dog food. This leads to toad catching and canine poisoning. There have even been rare cases where giant toads have just sat on the rim of a dog’s water dish and left enough toxin to make the dog sick.

Drooling, head shaking, pawing at the mouth, crying, and attempting to vomit are some symptoms that a pet has had contact with these toads. Symptoms of toad poisoning in dogs can include heavy drooling, head-shaking, vomiting, diarrhea, bright red gums, weakness, loss of coordination, fever, irregular heartbeat, difficult breathing, tightly clamped jaws, convulsions, and even death.

Veterinary treatment, among other measures, might include an EKG to detect an abnormal heart rhythm and, if present, cardiac medication to combat it.; medication to reduce fever, medication to control seizures and IV fluids.

If you live in an area where giant toads can be found, there are some things you can do to protect your dog from a tragic encounter with them.

Toads are nocturnal animals. Turn on outdoor lights and don't allow your dog outside alone after dark.

Toads are also seen more often in wet weather. When it is raining, any time of day, always accompany your dog outside, and be extra watchful.

Inspect areas around plants and shrubs and carefully check your yard for toads before taking your dog outside during early morning hours.

If your dog has had contact with a giant toad, place a hose along the inside of the dog's mouth, point the dog's head downward so the water won't be swallowed and flush its mouth with water to remove all trace of the poison. While flushing, rub the gums and rub the inside of its mouth. Continue until the gums and the inside of the mouth no longer feel slimy, then call your Vet.

If you suspect toad poisoning in your dog, get prompt veterinary treatment.