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Post by ZandraJoi on May 18, 2021 9:43:53 GMT -5
healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2015/07/01/toad-poisoning-in-dogs.aspxStory at-a-glance Certain toad species secrete a deadly toxin through their skin. Dogs are typically exposed when they pick up one of these toads in their mouth Signs of toad venom toxicity appear within seconds to minutes after exposure, and emergency treatment is required to save the pet’s life The two most common species of deadly toads are the Sonoran Desert or Colorado River toad, and the Marine or Cane toad. These toads are found only in a few US states My notes: Spring time means toads & frogs are out more. Animals can get sick from eating a toad. If your pet does eat one: Flush mouth for 5-10 min with continuous water, give activated charcoal, within 30 min. Get to vet ASAP. Wash off body to remove any toxins that pet cannot lick to be sick again. Deadly ones are more common in southern states in USA. Even if a toad is in a water dish or even the rim (then pet licks the rim) can be sick.
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Post by ZandraJoi on May 27, 2021 9:19:11 GMT -5
www.birdsandblooms.com/gardening/backyard-wildlife/toad-vs-frog“Toads vs Frogs: How to Spot the Differences Frogs and toads are commonly spotted in gardens and backyards. Follow these key clues to spot the differences between toads vs. frogs. If it seems tough to tell a toad from a frog, there’s a reason why! Toads are actually a subclassification of frogs—so, technically, these bumpy-skinned amphibians are frogs, too. Both fall under the Anura order, meaning “without a tail,” and both creatures are found on every continent except for Antarctica. Here’s how to identify toads vs. frogs….” My notes: I remember as frogs are mostly in the water whereas toads are dry, on land. We have both here.
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Post by lainee on May 27, 2021 15:06:28 GMT -5
Very interesting info and good to know.
And, never thought about the difference...frogs wet, toads dry..:-)
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Post by Bob on May 30, 2021 18:24:16 GMT -5
healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2015/07/01/toad-poisoning-in-dogs.aspxStory at-a-glance Certain toad species secrete a deadly toxin through their skin. Dogs are typically exposed when they pick up one of these toads in their mouth Signs of toad venom toxicity appear within seconds to minutes after exposure, and emergency treatment is required to save the pet’s life The two most common species of deadly toads are the Sonoran Desert or Colorado River toad, and the Marine or Cane toad. These toads are found only in a few US states My notes: Spring time means toads & frogs are out more. Animals can get sick from eating a toad. If your pet does eat one: Flush mouth for 5-10 min with continuous water, give activated charcoal, within 30 min. Get to vet ASAP. Wash off body to remove any toxins that pet cannot lick to be sick again. Deadly ones are more common in southern states in USA. Even if a toad is in a water dish or even the rim (then pet licks the rim) can be sick. With the number of toads we have here, I'm glad we don't have the toxic ones, but are still careful as eating one could cause our dog to get sick. How our cat eats frogs, etc. and has no problems is beyond me.
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Post by Bob on May 30, 2021 18:29:10 GMT -5
www.birdsandblooms.com/gardening/backyard-wildlife/toad-vs-frog“Toads vs Frogs: How to Spot the Differences Frogs and toads are commonly spotted in gardens and backyards. Follow these key clues to spot the differences between toads vs. frogs. If it seems tough to tell a toad from a frog, there’s a reason why! Toads are actually a subclassification of frogs—so, technically, these bumpy-skinned amphibians are frogs, too. Both fall under the Anura order, meaning “without a tail,” and both creatures are found on every continent except for Antarctica. Here’s how to identify toads vs. frogs….” My notes: I remember as frogs are mostly in the water whereas toads are dry, on land. We have both here. Most frogs are usually smoother skinned with toads having bumps on them. I think most frogs are slimmer also, with toads being shorter and fatter.
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Post by lammchen on Jun 3, 2021 12:33:14 GMT -5
www.birdsandblooms.com/gardening/backyard-wildlife/toad-vs-frog“Toads vs Frogs: How to Spot the Differences Frogs and toads are commonly spotted in gardens and backyards. Follow these key clues to spot the differences between toads vs. frogs. If it seems tough to tell a toad from a frog, there’s a reason why! Toads are actually a subclassification of frogs—so, technically, these bumpy-skinned amphibians are frogs, too. Both fall under the Anura order, meaning “without a tail,” and both creatures are found on every continent except for Antarctica. Here’s how to identify toads vs. frogs….” My notes: I remember as frogs are mostly in the water whereas toads are dry, on land. We have both here. Most frogs are usually smoother skinned with toads having bumps on them. I think most frogs are slimmer also, with toads being shorter and fatter. That's how it is where I live concerning the difference. I used to always call toads frogs when I was little because the thought of a toad was gross but a frog was cute. I didn't know any better
I didn't know how toxic they were to dogs though so I'll be careful around my yard when my daughter's dog visits.
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Post by HolisticStorm on Jun 3, 2021 23:02:32 GMT -5
I don't think we have the toxic toads where I live. I've never heard of any pets getting poisoned nearby. I'm glad that we don't; that's one less thing to worry about. We do have some copperhead snakes, but those are pretty rare.
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Post by ZandraJoi on Jun 18, 2022 9:27:08 GMT -5
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Post by elseb on Jun 18, 2022 17:39:44 GMT -5
We have a park nearby where there are quite a few frogs, in fact my friend had a couple as pets when he was a kid.
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