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What to do if your dog eats chili pepper

Pet Knowledge
This article is provided by Veterinarian Dr. Ethan Carter
After the dog eats chili pepper, it is recommended that the owner first observe whether there are any abnormalities in the dog's body, such as vomiting, diarrhea, poor mental appetite, etc. If the dog consumes a relatively small amount of chili peppers and there are no abnormalities, you don’t need to worry. Just feed the dog a lot of water or some probiotics to alleviate the gastrointestinal irritation of the chili peppers. If your dog eats a lot of chili peppers and exhibits abnormal behavior, it is recommended to take it to a pet hospital for induction of vomiting and diagnosis and treatment as soon as possible.

1. Observe the situation

If the dog only ate a small amount of chili pepper, the owner can first observe whether there are any abnormalities in the dog's body. If there are no abnormalities, then the owner can Feed some probiotics and plenty of water at home to relieve the gastrointestinal irritation of the dog. If the dog appears abnormal, you need to take the dog to the pet hospital for treatment immediately.

2. Induce vomiting in time

If the dog eats a lot of chili peppers, it is recommended that the owner consult a pet doctor in time, or take the dog to the pet hospital immediately to induce vomiting to avoid the stimulation of chili peppers. Its gastrointestinal tract can cause severe diarrhea, mucosal damage, bleeding, pain and other symptoms in dogs.

3. Seek medical treatment

If the dog has serious symptoms, such as loss of energy and appetite, vomiting and diarrhea, etc., then the dog needs to be sent to the pet hospital as soon as possible. Get treatment. If it is delayed again and again, it will induce gastroenteritis in severe cases, causing the dog to lose its sense of taste and even endanger his life.

Note: In addition to chili, seasonings such as peppercorns, onions, MSG, garlic, salt, coriander, chicken essence, onions, ginger, sugar, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, vinegar, etc. Do not feed food to dogs. These are very irritating things. Once eaten by mistake, they may cause diarrhea or blood in the dog.

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