If your pet has eaten something poisonous, your veterinarian may recommend that you make your dog throw up. Here’s how to do that. Knowing how to make a dog throw up might save you an expensive trip to the emergency clinic or even save your dog’s life. Before showing you how to do this, it is important to note that there are times when you should NOT make your dog vomit. When Throwing Up Is Not a Good Idea Believe or not, some dogs are capable of swallowing things that could do a great deal of damage if vomited back up. Every year, veterinary radiologists have a contest showing incredible radiographs of things dogs have swallowed. There is always at least one Labrador retriever who somehow managed to get a steak knife down! Sharp objects, even ones as small as a sewing needle, are best left for your veterinarian to deal with. Caustic liquids, both alkaline and acidic, can damage the delicate esophageal mucosa if thrown back up. Along with liquids, remember things like batteries can leak if they were chewed on before being swallowed. A third major class of “do not make your dog throw this up” objects includes oils such as gasoline, kerosene, or cooking oils. These liquids are very easy for a dog to aspirate and can cause potentially deadly aspiration pneumonia. Vomiting also can be dangerous for dogs with certain conditions. If your dog is having a seizure, you need to go to the veterinary clinic ASAP—do not try to make him throw up. The same…