Naturally Treating Poisoning

Here's a description of the most common poisons dogs and cats come in contact with, along with the antidotes:

• Strychnine: an alkaloid plant toxin extracted chiefly from nux vomica; sometimes used as a stimulant and parasite exterminator. Antidote: A solution of potash permanganate, approximately one teaspoon for every cup of warm water.
• Phosphorus: a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms. Be careful as it is present in matches and rat poison. Antidote: magnesium milk.
• Petroleum for Stove: A dark oil consisting mainly of hydrocarbons. Antidote: a consistent amount of salad oil so that it can mix with the petroleum and eliminate it via the intestines.
• Lead: A soft heavy toxic malleable metallic element; bluish white when freshly cut but tarnishes readily to dull grey; often found in old paints and old pencils. Antidote: a solution of Epsom salts, approximately one teaspoon for every cup of warm water.

If a dog lives or dies after being poisoned depends a lot on the state of health he was in before it happened. A healthy, well fed dog will have more chance of expelling the poison naturally; neither will there be much risk of heart failure, which is one the most common causes of death when dogs get poisoned. As soon as you notice the animal is poisoned, you ought to administer honey as it helps to keep the heart and nervous system in balance. The amounts should be about a tablespoon many times throughout the day.