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celstu1 · 06-12-2008, 07:12 AM

I found this about bullfrogs vs toads

A: I am almost certain that what your dog attacked was a large toad, which emits a very bitter tasting liquid. Bullfrogs do not have this defense mechanism. This liquid can be poisonous to small dogs, but medium and large dogs usually just suffer the bitterness and probably a burning sensation to their mouth. Small dogs should be taken to an emergency vet. Frogs are generally not toxic but toads are.

My boys had a blast chasing a tree frog that we took out of my boyfriends pool! They were more afraid of it then going after it. They didnt know what to make of it. And my little Dexter when he was less than a year old, a friend put a small green leaper frog in front of him and he bit it and killed it in a second (I was horrified my 3lb baby killed a frog!!!) and he was fine! I wouldn't worry TOO much!

06-12-2008, 07:12 AM	#12
celstu1 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 10,534	I found this about bullfrogs vs toads A: I am almost certain that what your dog attacked was a large toad, which emits a very bitter tasting liquid. Bullfrogs do not have this defense mechanism. This liquid can be poisonous to small dogs, but medium and large dogs usually just suffer the bitterness and probably a burning sensation to their mouth. Small dogs should be taken to an emergency vet. Frogs are generally not toxic but toads are. My boys had a blast chasing a tree frog that we took out of my boyfriends pool! They were more afraid of it then going after it. They didnt know what to make of it. And my little Dexter when he was less than a year old, a friend put a small green leaper frog in front of him and he bit it and killed it in a second (I was horrified my 3lb baby killed a frog!!!) and he was fine! I wouldn't worry TOO much! __________________ “Petting, scratching, and cuddling a dog could be as soothing to the mind and heart as deep meditation and almost as good for the soul as prayer.” ― Dean Koontz Last edited by celstu1; 06-12-2008 at 07:14 AM.