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My dog has eaten verbena flowers and leaves. Please tell me in detail what to do.
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If your dog accidentally eats verbena flowers or leaves, the following steps may help:
Contact your veterinarian: First, if your dog has ingested verbena, contact your veterinarian immediately. Verbena is generally considered to be of low toxicity, with the exception of a few species, but as individual species vary, it is important to seek veterinary advice.
Monitor symptoms: Carefully monitor your dog's behavior and symptoms. Symptoms of poisoning in dogs include vomiting, diarrhea, excessive salivation, agitation, and convulsions. Report any of these symptoms to your veterinarian.
Assess intake: Know how much your dog has ingested and tell your vet. If ingested in large quantities, toxic effects may be significant.
Do not induce vomiting: Do not induce vomiting on your own. Inducing vomiting incorrectly can be dangerous.
Toxic sorbents: Your veterinarian may prescribe the use of toxic sorbents if necessary. This helps absorb and excrete toxins.
Therapy: Your veterinarian may suggest fluid therapy or other treatments if necessary.
Although verbena is generally considered a low-toxic plant, individual variations do exist, so it is important to follow your veterinarian's advice and seek professional guidance.
