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| Frog poisoning? Ughhh, no for me. |
Today, Trixie tried to catch a frog. She was barking at something on the back yard and I thought it was a squirrel. But it was already dark so I went outside to see what was all the fuss about and there she was, trying to trap whatever was on the grass and maybe gulp it. I thought it was a lizard but then she started to sniff the tree where she was under. When I looked closely, it was a frog, who was fortunate enough to evade Trixie and crawl all the way to the top. And Trixie was also lucky she didn't get a bite of the frog, since frog and toad poisoning can be a serious health hazard for dogs.
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Marine toads: Not only
ugly but potentially
deadly |
According to the University of Florida Wildlife Extension, all frogs and toads have skin secretions or mild toxins that taste nasty and may make dogs salivate excessively after biting or licking them. But there are some species that can be deadly, like the Marine Toad (left) which is typically only found in certain parts of North America, including the region between Arizona and California and Florida, Texas and Hawaii.
If you suspect your dog has messed up with a Marine Toad, call your vet immediately or contact your Pet Poison Helpline for life-saving advice.
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