I asked Google Bird what to do.
my question
My dog ate the flowers and leaves of my poinsettia. Please tell me in detail what to do.
Google Bard's answer
If your dog eats poinsettia flowers or leaves, please do the following:
- Visit a veterinary hospital immediately
Poinsettias contain a toxic compound called phorbol. This ingredient may cause symptoms such as diarrhea, vomiting, inflammation around the mouth, and fever. Even if the symptoms are mild, we recommend visiting a veterinary hospital just to be sure.
- Trying to make poinsettia flowers and leaves vomit
If it has been a while since you ate a poinsettia, regurgitating it can reduce the amount of toxins absorbed into your body. Consult your veterinarian about how to induce regurgitation.
- Wash poinsettia flowers and leaves from your mouth and skin
If you come into contact with poinsettia flowers or leaves, wash them immediately with water. If the sap gets on your skin, it can cause dermatitis.
- Keep poinsettia flowers and leaves out of reach of dogs
Poinsettia is a plant that is toxic to dogs. To prevent accidental ingestion, please store it out of reach of your dog.
The specific treatment method depends on the dog's physical condition and situation. Please take your dog to a veterinary hospital, keeping an eye out for any changes in his condition.
Below is a summary of the symptoms of poinsettia poisoning.
- diarrhea
- vomiting
- inflammation around the mouth
- fever
- convulsions
- consciousness disorder
If your cat exhibits any of these symptoms, please visit your veterinarian immediately.
