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advice of well-being of the dog on the cat is now in regard to lead poisoning in dogs. The toxicity of lead or lead poisoning is medically known as lead poisoning, and refers to poisoning due to ingestion and inhalation of products containing lead. When this type of paint on the walls of its fine, but when it is disrupted, causing dust and paint chips to fall down, that's where the shoe pinches. Dogs in particular ingest bits of paint - especially puppies. The dust from moving and scratching the paint settles into the fur of the animal and between the toes and by inhalation of its nose. This is one of the most common causes of lead poisoning in dogs, when a house is renovated or newly painted.

Paint produced before 1977 contained high concentrations of lead and enterprises today still use this paint on children and pet products. Although the Consumer Product Safety Commission is testing the safety of all toys for humans and apply a federal standard for lead in paint for kids toys, there is not an organization that regularly tests the toy animal or a standard for lead in toys for pets. So, pet owners must be vigilant to ensure their pets are safe during the renovation of their home. However, it is not just the paint can cause lead poisoning in dogs or other pets.

Lead poisoning or lead toxicity may result from what follows;

1. Paint, or disruption of the paint because paint again or renovation

2. lead weights used as sinkers on fishing rods

3. pellets and shot for the use of firearms

4. household items such as weight Drapery, linoleum, carpet filling, and leaves from the tops of wine bottles

5. Motor vehicle parts such as batteries, wheel weights, leaded gasoline and waste oil from cars using leaded gasoline

6. Building materials such as solder, putty and caulking

7. plumbing materials and roof

Puppies are more likely to ingest lead-containing materials because of their chewing, playful nature and their need to enter just about anything.

Dogs are more likely than cats to eat items containing lead and young animals absorb large amounts of lead than older animals. In the pregnant animal babies are affected because lead crosses the placenta and is excreted in breast milk, causing the fetus must be made.

Lead poisoning in dogs can cause gastrointestinal problems such as vomiting and diarrhea. It can cause anemia and seizure, and suppress the immune system. Basically, if your dog or pet has lead poisoning, he is very ill and really needs immediate emergency medical care.

Signs and symptoms

* Loss of appetite

* Abdominal

* Vomiting

* Diarrhea

* Anxiety

* Aggressive behavior

* Muscle tremors

* In Coordination

* Weakness

* Seizures

* Blindness

* Deafness

* Changes in behavior

* Mental "dullness" (no alert)

* Increased thirst and urination

* Shortness of breath

* Intolerance to exercise

If you notice any of the above symptoms in your pet, contact your veterinarian immediately.

For the veterinarian to properly diagnose your dog, you can perform a series of tests such as diagnostic tests, which include a complete blood count, serum biochemical tests to check liver and kidney function and assess the extent of systemic damage from lead. Another test would be a test of blood lead concentration to determine the amount of lead concentration in the body of your dog. Pumping Skippers.