I asked Google Bird what to do.
my question
My dog has eaten the flowers and leaves of my petunia. Please tell me in detail what to do.
Google Bard's answer
If your dog eats petunia flowers or leaves, you should do the following:Contact a veterinary hospital immediately
Petunia contains toxic substances such as solanine and solacin, 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
Recording the amount and time your dog eats will help your veterinarian take appropriate action.
Also, let them know what kind of petunia they accidentally ingested and if there are any other poisonous plants nearby.
Observe your dog
Symptoms of poisoning may include the following: Drooling Vomiting Diarrhea Loss of appetite Convulsions ComaIf 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 drugsIf symptoms are severe, hospitalization may be required. In addition, to prevent petunia from being accidentally ingested, please take the following measures.
Keep petunias away from areas where dogs can eat them, such as gardens and parks. Don't leave cut petunias unattended for dogs to eat. If you want to make potpourri or dried flowers from petunia flowers and leaves, Keep it out of reach of dogsIf your dog accidentally eats a petunia, don't panic and take appropriate measures. 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 petunias. When walking in the garden or park, be careful not to let your dog get close to petunias.
If you are growing petunias in your garden, surround them with a fence or fence to prevent dogs from getting into them.
If you display cut petunias in a vase, keep them out of reach of dogs.
For your dog's health, be sure to take precautions against accidental ingestion.
If your dog eats petunia flowers or leaves, avoid taking the following actions:
Giving water or milk to a dog you try to give a laxative to induce vomiting at homeThese treatments may worsen symptoms of addiction.
