Matches Poisoning in Dogs - Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment
By A Mystery Man Writer
Last updated 14 Jul 2024
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Matchheads contain a very small amount of a toxic chemical called potassium chlorate. Dogs can safely ingest small amounts of matches, but very large doses could cause gastrointestinal upset and CNS symptoms. Match poisoning in dogs is very rare.
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