IF YOU WANT YOUR DOG TO VOMIT...

How do I induce Vomiting?

From Krista Mifflin,Your Guide to Dogs.

If your dog has ingested a substance that you suspect is toxic, your first step is to identify the substance in question. Once you know what he ate, call the Animal Poison Control Center - 1-888-426-4435.

A $45 fee may be applied in some cases.The good people at this hotline will be able to tell you if the substance is caustic or not.

This is a very important distinction, as caustic substances can NOT be treated by induced vomiting. Instead, vomiting will cause internal tears in your dog's stomach and his condition will rapidly worsen. In most cases of poisoning, the immediate treatment is to induce vomiting.

**Warning** - Before You Make Him Vomit: If convulsions, seizures, shock or lethargy are present as symptoms, do NOT induce vomiting!! In ALL poisoning cases, please seek veterinary care immediately! Vomiting is only a temporary fix, to allow you enough time to get your pet to a vet!

To induce vomiting, give orally, one teaspoon of Syrup of Ipecac, or two teaspoons of Hydrogen Peroxide. In a desperate pinch, a teaspoon of table salt will also have thecorrect effect.