Bufo toads secrete poison from glands on their heads. The toxin can kill pets. Experts advise that if a pet bites a toad, to rinse the pet’s mouth with a hose so water drains out and isn’t ...

Bufo toads are more active during or after rain, so keep a close eye on your pet when it’s wet outside, she said. You may also want to scan your yard before letting a pet outside.

TAMPA, Fla. — A Tampa woman says her dog Otis died after coming into contact with a Bufo toad this week. Brynn Kelly explained she let her three dogs outside and she noticed Otis had not come ...

The Bufo toad isn't native to Florida. Humans brought it here. The toads were released to help control larvae in the state's sugar cane fields decades ago, according to the University of Florida .