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Check Hydrogen Peroxide for your dog
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Why Hydrogen Peroxide needs caution
Hydrogen peroxide irritates the stomach and can cause significant vomiting, foaming, and—in concentrated products—chemical burns and gas-related injury. It should not be given to induce vomiting unless a veterinarian specifically directs it.
Signs to watch for
Foaming, drooling, vomiting, belly pain, lethargy, breathing trouble with severe exposure
What to do next
Do not use peroxide as a home vomiting remedy. Keep the bottle, identify the concentration, and call for guidance.
•ASPCA Animal Poison Control / Merck Veterinary Manual
Compiled from veterinary poison-control and medical reference sources, including the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, the Pet Poison Helpline, and the Merck Veterinary Manual. This is general educational information, not a diagnosis or a substitute for examination by your veterinarian. DogSafe's severity ratings are our own assessment, calculated from published guidance and your dog's weight. In an emergency, call ASPCA Animal Poison Control at 888-426-4435 or the Pet Poison Helpline at 855-764-7661.