My dog ​​ate myrtle flowers and leaves.

I asked Google Bird what to do.

my question

My dog ​​ate myrtle flowers and leaves. Please tell me in detail what to do.

Google Bard's answer

Myrtle is a perennial herb of the Accipitridaceae family that is distributed in East Asia, including Japan and China. Flowers and leaves contain toxic components such as acetaldehyde and cyanide. If your dog ingests these ingredients, they can cause symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, difficulty breathing, and convulsions.

If your dog has eaten myrtle flowers or leaves, please do the following:

1. Wipe the inside of your dog's mouth clean.
2. Give your dog water or milk and try to get him to spit it up.
3. Observe your dog and if symptoms worsen, take him to a veterinarian immediately.

Specifically, please take the following steps.

1. Take your dog indoors or to a safe place to calm him down.
2. Wipe any remaining flowers or leaves from your dog's mouth with your fingers or gauze.
3. Give your dog small amounts of water or milk to encourage him to spit it out.
4. Observe your dog and if any of the following symptoms appear, please visit a veterinarian immediately.
   • vomiting
   • diarrhea
   • difficulty breathing
   • convulsions
   • consciousness disorder

Myrtle is a highly toxic plant, so be careful not to let your dog accidentally ingest it.

Please note the following points:

• If you want to induce your dog to vomit, be careful not to force him to vomit.
• When giving your dog water or milk, be careful not to give them too much.
• When visiting the veterinary clinic, please let them know that you have eaten myrtle.

If the symptoms do not improve even after taking these measures, please visit a veterinary hospital immediately.