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Immediate Actions:
- Check the dog's mouth: Remove any remaining hibiscus petals or leaves if possible.
- Contact your veterinarian immediately: Provide them with as much information as possible, including the type of hibiscus, the amount consumed, and your dog's age, weight, and breed.
Symptoms to Watch For:
While most hibiscus varieties are not highly toxic to dogs, blue hibiscus (Hibiscus syriacus) may contain cyanogenic glycosides, which can release cyanide when ingested. Symptoms of cyanide poisoning include:
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain
- Excessive thirst and urination
- Difficulty breathing
- Dilated pupils
- Muscle weakness
- Seizures
- Coma
Treatment:
- Activated charcoal: This can help absorb any remaining toxins in the dog's stomach.
- Emetics: These can induce vomiting to remove the toxins.
- IV fluids: These help to flush toxins from the body and prevent dehydration.
- Oxygen therapy: This may be necessary if the dog has difficulty breathing.
- Cyanide antidote: In severe cases, your veterinarian may administer an antidote to neutralize the cyanide.
Home Care:
- Monitor your dog closely: Watch for any symptoms of poisoning and seek veterinary attention immediately if they develop.
- Restrict food and water: Until your veterinarian provides instructions, do not give your dog any food or water to avoid further absorption of toxins.
- Keep your dog resting: Exercise can increase circulation and spread the toxins more quickly.
- Do not induce vomiting: Vomiting can further irritate the gastrointestinal tract and worsen the condition.
Prevention:
- Remove hibiscus plants: Keep blue hibiscus and other potentially toxic plants out of reach of your dog.
- Train your dog: Teach your dog to avoid chewing on plants.
- Supervise your dog: Especially when they are in areas where there may be toxic plants.
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