Toad poisoning can occur if your cat or dog bites or mouths a cane toad. Cane toads secrete toxic venom through glands that are located on the back of their heads. The venom is sticky and white. Most poisoning occurs at night or early morning and particularly after rain. However, toad poisoning can occur at any time of the day or night.

Signs

• Profuse salivation

• Vomiting

• Disorientation

• Red mucous membranes

• Dilated pupils

• Muscle rigidity or spasms

• Convulsions

• Heart irregularities

Signs develop within a few minutes and death can occur within 15 minutes.

First Aid

• Wash the mouth out with cool running water

• Rub the gums with a washer to remove the sticky toxin

• Continue washing the mouth for at least 10 minutes then contact the vet

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