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My Dog Drank Motor Oil What Should I Do?

Julie

November 22, 2021
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My Dog Drank Motor Oil What Should I Do?

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Many of us have cars that have combustion engines. So, what do they all have in common? They require motor oil to run and keep the engine in good shape. But what happens when a dog drinks motor oil? Will the motor oil make the dog sick?

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Has your dog drunk motor oil? Are you worried the motor oil will make the dog sick? If so, then you’ve come to the right place. We understand it can be scary when your dog drinks something like this.

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In this article, we’ve put together information about motor oil and whether it can make a dog sick. Let’s get started!

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What is Motor Oil?

Motor oil is an engine lubricant, which contains additives to help keep the engine in good shape. The additives and the oil keep the engine from becoming damaged from high friction rates and wear on moving parts. It also keeps the engine free of sludge and other debris.

But what happens if a dog drinks motor oil? Will the motor oil make the dog sick?

Motor Oil & Dogs

Unfortunately, motor oil is highly toxic to dogs. If your dog has had a small lick of motor oil, chances are he will be OK. However, if your dog has had a larger drink of motor oil, then he could become very sick.

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Symptoms or Motor Oil Toxicity in Dogs

Your dog may show the following symptoms if he’s drunk motor oil:

  • Skin irritation
  • Oral irritation
  • Excessive drooling
  • Clamping of his jaws
  • Coughing/choking
  • Oil in vomit
  • Difficulty breathing
  • Oil discharge from his noise
  • Loss of appetite
  • Weight loss
  • Depression
  • General weakness
  • Dry feces
  • Shivering
  • Excitability
  • Head tremors
  • Lack of coordination
  • Visual problems
  • Dehydration
  • Coma

Motor oil is extremely poisonous. If you notice these symptoms in your dog, then call the vet immediately. This is an emergency.

Don’t wait to see if your dog’s symptoms worsen or improve. He needs medical treatment ASAP, or the poisoning could lead to death.

The vet may treat your dog through the use of activated charcoal and/or other methods that work to remove the toxin from the dog’s system. Some dogs may also require IV fluids, supplemental oxygen, and other medications to treat symptoms that may arise.

Dogs who have a mild case of motor oil poisoning usually make a full recovery, especially if they receive medical treatment as soon as possible.

So, be sure to keep your dog away from motor oil and other petroleum products!

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Julie is a graduate of the University of North Carolina, Wilmington, where she studied Animal science. Though contrary to the opinion of her parents she was meant to study pharmacy, but she was in love with animals especially cats. Julie currently works in an animal research institute (NGO) in California and loves spending quality time with her little cat. She has the passion for making research about animals, how they survive, their way of life among others and publishes it. Julie is also happily married with two kids.

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