I asked Google Bird what to do.
my question
My dog has eaten the flowers and leaves of a begonia. Please tell me in detail what I should do.
Google Bard's answer
If your dog eats begonia flowers or leaves, you should do the following:
- Contact a veterinary hospital immediately
Begonia contains toxins such as calcium oxalate and saponins, 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 type of begonia 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 accidental ingestion of begonias, please take the following measures.
- Keep dogs away from areas where they can eat begonias, such as gardens and parks.
- Don't leave cut begonias out for your dog to eat.
- If you use begonia flowers and leaves as potpourri or dried flowers, keep them out of reach of dogs.
If your dog accidentally ingests begonias, 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 begonias.
- When walking in your garden or park, be careful not to let your dog get close to begonias.
- If you are growing begonias in your garden, surround them with a fence or fence to prevent dogs from ingesting them.
- If you display cut begonias 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 begonia 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.
