03/03/2026
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We had an interesting conversation yesterday morning with a gentleman who brings his Dashies to us for regular care.
Being hunting dogs (like many small terriers), they can be "mouthy" towards things like toads resulting in toxification.
This certainly isn't new news.
Something we didn't know is that Green Tree Tree Frogs are also toxic to dogs/pets if bitten.
One of his Dashies bit one and wound up being violently ill as a result.
The other interesting point he let us know about is how to treat a dog who may have bitten a Toad/Frog.
The "street" remedy for a dog that has bitten a toad/frog is to put the hose in their mouths and wash their mouths out.
According to vets, dogs have a real chance of having water entering their airways and lungs if this method is employed. This can prove fatal.
The currently acceptable method to clear toxins from a dogs mouth is to fill a bucket with water, soak a bunch of hand towels in the water and wipe the gum areas of the dog where the toxins apparently accumulate for around 10m - changing the soaked towels regularly as you go.
This method should clear the toxins without risking getting water in your dog's airways.
Hopefully this proves useful if your pup bites a toad/GTF and of course if you have any questions/concerns consult your vet for further advice.
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