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How to protect your dog from toxic bait

How to protect your dog from toxic bait

Unfortunately, it happens again and again that animal torturers deliberately use poisoned bait for dogs. If a quadruped eats one of the alleged delicacies, there is an acute danger to life. It is therefore very important that owners know how to protect their dog from poisoned bait and how to act correctly in an emergency.


In the following, we explain what measures you should take if your dog has eaten a poisoned bait and how best to reduce the risk. 

Toxic bait and other dangers for your dog

The poisoned bait is usually special delicacies such as some minced meat or a piece of sausage. These are then filled with rat poison, slug pellets, tablets or other substances toxic to dogs and laid out in the open air. 


In addition to poisoned bait, some dog haters also use razor blades, nails or broken pieces of glass to put on the bait.


The damage caused to dogs by swallowing these foreign bodies is usually just as fatal as the consumption of poisoned bait.

Where poisoned bait is waiting for your dog

Basically, it can happen practically anywhere that you and your dog come across toxic bait. Dog haters lay them out above all where many four-legged friends are known to be on the move with their owners.


Particularly dangerous are those poisoned baits that have been distributed outside the field of vision of master and mistress and are placed, for example, on meadows or in bushes. Because these are usually well hidden for the human eye, so that dogs can take up the poisoned baits quickly and unobserved when rummaging around.


In addition, however, it also happens again and again that poisoned bait is thrown into the garden with dogs. For this reason it is advisable not to leave your four-legged friend outside unattended for a longer period of time.

Keep an eye on your dog to detect poisoned bait in time

To avoid your dog eating poisonous bait, you should keep a close eye on the surroundings and your four-legged friend when you go for a walk. This does not mean, of course, that you have to keep him on a short leash during the entire walk. 


However, you should at least make sure that your four-legged friend does not eat anything unknown. In this way you can intervene in time if necessary and prevent worse. By the way, this does not only apply to poisoned bait, but also to other things that are harmful to health, such as the excrement of other animals of the same species.

Keep your dog busy to distract him from potential toxic bait

The more you keep your dog occupied while walking, the less likely it is that your four-legged friend will start looking for possible treats. So create a distraction by playing games together and significantly reduce the risk of your dog eating toxic bait.


In addition, we recommend that you always carry some dog snacks with you as a reward or for that little hunger in between. This will also help to make possible finds appear less interesting to your dog. 

Anti-toxic bait training for dogs

Anti-toxic bait training for dogs

Basically, you should be aware that you can never protect your dog one hundred percent from poisoned bait. After all, it is hardly possible to avoid all areas where there is a potential risk and a small piece of sausage is quickly wolfed down.


For this reason it is important that your four-legged friend learns from an early age that he cannot eat anything without your permission. The better your dog internalises this, the less likely it is that poisoning will occur with a prepared bait.


The aim of anti-toxic bait training is to ensure that your dog basically does not eat anything from the ground and ideally does not allow himself to be impressed by special treats such as a piece of sausage. 


Puppies in particular tend to put things in their mouths, so the risk of swallowing foreign bodies and poisoned bait is particularly high in young dogs. So start teaching your dog at puppy age that he shouldn't pick up all of his food from the ground.

Behaviour after the dog has ingested toxic bait

Unfortunately, despite all precautions, it can happen that your dog eats a poisoned bait. In this case it is important that you remain calm and take the right measures. 


Be aware that eating poisoned bait is a medical emergency and consult a vet or veterinary clinic immediately. Call them in advance so that no time is lost before treatment.


Never induce vomiting in your dog yourself, as this can possibly worsen the condition of your four-legged friend. If necessary, the veterinarian will make your dog vomit.


If possible, bring a sample of the poisoned bait with you. This will make it easier for the veterinarian to determine the exact type of poison and initiate the appropriate treatment measures.

Identifying poisoning by toxic bait in dogs

It is particularly dangerous if you have not noticed that your dog has eaten a poisonous bait. Because in this case you will lose valuable time in which the poison can unfold its effect unhindered.

The following symptoms may indicate that your dog has been poisoned with a poisoned bait:

  • Increased thirst
  • Vomiting 
  • Diarrhoea
  • Blood in the urine
  • Blood in the faeces
  • Tremor
  • Muscle cramps
  • Respiratory problems
  • Fever
  • Pale gums
  • Intense saliva
  • Apathy
  • Symptoms of paralysis
  • Unrest
  • Tachycardia
  • Unconsciousness

Our recommendation following the veterinary care

After your dog has been treated by the vet for poisoning by the poisoned bait, it is important that you support his immune system.


For this purpose we recommend a dietary supplement with Shiimun Immune.


With the help of this natural preparation based on the shiitake mushroom, you can strengthen your dog's defences in a particularly digestible way and thus contribute to optimal recovery.

Dogs and toxic bait - our conclusion

As you can see, toxic bait is a danger for dogs that should not be underestimated. In order to protect your four-legged friend from them in the best possible way, you should always remain alert when you go for a walk together. 


In addition, with early anti-toxic bait training, make sure that your dog only eats when you allow him to. Even if it's almost impossible to fully protect your dog from poisoned bait, this will significantly reduce the risk of poisoning.

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