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My dog bit a frog and is licking her mouth. Is it toxic or dangerous?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 1 month old

My dog was bitting a frog and I got her before she ate it the frog is still alive but left anyways I'm not sure if frogs spit some type of poison or something but when my dog let the frog go she started licking around her mouth . Is she going to be okay ? I'm kinda freaking out .

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on May 12th, 2018

Certain toads (Marine Toad or Colorado River Toad) can be toxic if bitten of ingested. You should rinse Ash's mouth out with cool water for at least 15 minutes. Monitor for excessive drooling, redness or swelling in and around her mouth, increased heart rate or ataxia (wobbly gait). Frogs are less toxic than toads and may cause nothing more serious than some drooling and minor stomach upset.

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    Answered By Dr. Leigh, DVM

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    Published on June 2nd, 2018

    Since it has been 12 hours and she is showing no clinical signs then I would assume it was not a toxic toad. You should continue to monitor her for any abnormal signs and have her examined by a vet if you notice anything abnormal.

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    Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

    Licensed Veterinary Technician

    Published on July 14th, 2017

    Rinse her mouth with cool water for at least 15 minutes. Monitor for vomiting, diarrhea, disorientation, difficulty breathing or swelling in/around the mouth. Seek veterinary attention if you see any of these symptoms. Garden toads aren't as dangerous/toxic as Marine toads (found in Florida), but can still cause foaming at the mouth, drooling and oral irritation.

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    Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

    Licensed Veterinary Technician

    Published on August 11th, 2018

    Not likely. She may foam at the mouth and experience some stomach upset. Rinse her mouth with cool water for at least 15 minutes. Monitor for lethargy, drooling, ataxia (wobbly gait) or tremors. The most toxic toads in the US are the Cane Toad and Colorado River Toad.

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