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Steps to Take When a Dog Ingests Dracaena Fragrans:
1. Contact Your Veterinarian Immediately:
- Call your veterinarian and inform them of the ingestion.
- Provide them with the following information:
- Type of plant: Dracaena fragrans
- Amount ingested (if known)
- Time of ingestion
- Your dog's age, weight, and breed
2. Monitor Your Dog Closely:
- Observe your dog for any signs of toxicity, such as:
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Lethargy
- Tremors
- Dilated pupils
- Increased thirst
- Increased urination
3. Induce Vomiting (if instructed by your veterinarian):
- If your veterinarian instructs you to induce vomiting, follow their specific instructions carefully.
- Use hydrogen peroxide (3%) at a dose of 1 teaspoon per 5 pounds of body weight.
- DO NOT induce vomiting if your dog is seizuring or unconscious.
4. Provide Activated Charcoal (if available):
- Activated charcoal can help absorb toxins.
- Give your dog 1 gram per kilogram of body weight.
- Mix the charcoal with water and administer it orally using a syringe or dropper.
5. Keep Your Dog Hydrated:
- Encourage your dog to drink plenty of water.
- If your dog is vomiting or has diarrhea, consider offering them Pedialyte or another electrolyte solution.
6. Monitor for Long-Term Effects:
- Even if your dog does not show immediate signs of toxicity, continue to monitor them closely.
- Dracaena fragrans can cause delayed liver damage in some cases.
Additional Information:
- Dracaena fragrans contains saponins, which can cause gastrointestinal upset, vomiting, and diarrhea in dogs.
- Saponins can also irritate the skin and eyes.
- Severe cases of toxicity can lead to organ damage, including liver failure.
- Treatment for Dracaena fragrans poisoning is supportive and symptomatic, focusing on managing the effects of the toxins.
- The prognosis for dogs who ingest Dracaena fragrans depends on the amount ingested and the severity of the symptoms.
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