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Old 08-19-2013, 10:36 AM
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Originally Posted by hansel View Post
When living in south Florida one of our dogs was sprayed by a poison toad, usually resulting in death. We were luck enough to save him but he has lots of problems as a result. I dont think there are poison toads in this area but it would not hurt to keep your pets leashed and away for big and small creatures. If you google BUFFO TOAD you can get info on this deadly frog.
Bufo toads have glands behind their eyes that secrete a waxy poisonous substance that is used to deter predators. They cannot spray this. Your dog probably bit the toad and got it in his mouth.