I asked Google Bird what to do.
my question
My dog has eaten the flowers and leaves of my clematis. Please tell me in detail what to do.
Google Bard's answer
If your dog eats clematis flowers or leaves, you should do the following:
- Contact a veterinary hospital immediately
Clematis contains toxic substances such as protoanemonin and hypericin, which can cause poisoning symptoms. Even if your pet does not show any symptoms, contact a veterinary hospital immediately, as the condition may become serious later on.
- Make a note of the amount and time you eat
Knowing how much and when your dog ate can help your veterinarian provide appropriate treatment. Also, let them know what kind of clematis they accidentally ingested and if there are any other poisonous plants nearby.
- Observe your dog
Symptoms of poisoning may include the following:
- Drool
- vomiting
- diarrhea
- Anorexia
- Loss of energy
- convulsions
- coma
If symptoms appear, take your cat to the vet immediately.
At a veterinary hospital, the following treatments may be provided:
- Administration of antiemetics
- Administration of laxatives
- Administration of activated charcoal
- Infusion therapy
- Administration of anticonvulsants
- Administration of antiarrhythmic drugs
If symptoms are severe, hospitalization may be required.
Also, to prevent accidentally eating clematis, please take the following measures.
- Keep dogs away from areas where they can eat clematis, such as gardens and parks.
- Don't leave cut clematis out for your dog to eat.
- If you use clematis flowers and leaves as potpourri or dried flowers, keep them out of reach of dogs.
If your dog accidentally ingests a clematis, don't panic and take appropriate action.
If your dog eats clematis flowers or leaves, avoid taking the following actions:
- Trying to make him vomit at home
- try to give laxatives
- give your dog water or milk
These treatments may worsen symptoms of addiction.
The specific measures to take are as follows.
- call the veterinary hospital immediately
Call your veterinarian and tell them your dog accidentally ingested a clematis. Your veterinarian will advise you on the appropriate treatment based on your dog's condition and amount of food eaten.
- Observe your dog
If symptoms of poisoning appear, take your pet to the vet immediately. Even if no symptoms appear, we recommend visiting a veterinary hospital just to be sure.
- Record the amount and time you eat
Recording the amount and time your dog eats will help your veterinarian take appropriate action.
- Bringing in accidentally ingested clematis flowers or leaves
If you bring in accidentally ingested clematis flowers or leaves, a veterinarian can confirm the type of clematis and its toxicity.
- Observe your dog's physical condition
After returning home from the veterinary hospital, monitor your dog's physical condition. If symptoms of poisoning appear, take your pet to the vet immediately.
If your dog accidentally ingests a clematis, don't panic and take appropriate action. Also, if you are raising plants that are easy for dogs to accidentally ingest, take measures to prevent them from ingesting them.
Below, we will introduce specific measures to prevent accidental ingestion of clematis.
- When walking in the garden or park, be careful not to let your dog get close to clematis.
- If you are growing clematis in your garden, surround it with a fence or fence to prevent dogs from getting into it.
- If you display your cut clematis in a vase, keep it out of reach of dogs.
For your dog's health, be sure to take precautions against accidental ingestion.
