What do you do if your puppy drinks bleach?

Answer 1

I would suggest keeping a very close eye on your dog to see if he has any reactions such as difficulty breathing, vomiting, swelling of the face, mouth or tongue, etc. If you see any problems, rush him/her to the veterinarian immediately.

Bleach (sodium hypochlorite) is a pretty noxious solution and very basic, so in many cases your dog won't even try to drink it unless it is very dilute. If you have bought household bleach and then diluted it down to use in the house and your dog drank some of that, he may be OK on his own.

Answer 2

This will somewhat depend upon the strength of the bleach water - if you can smell the bleach, you should take your dog to the veterinarian immediately for examination and possible treatment. Bleach is very corrosive and caustic, and if the bleach water was concentrated enough your dog may be developing gastric ulcers.

If you can't smell the bleach, I would still recommend calling your veterinarian and asking what he thinks - he will be able to talk you through some simple things to check to see how your dog is feeling.

Answer 3

Take him/her straight to your nearest vet and they can asses your puppy's state!!