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Immediate Actions:
- Contact your veterinarian immediately: Call your vet's emergency line or the nearest veterinary clinic and explain the situation.
- Induce vomiting (optional): If directed by your veterinarian, you may need to induce vomiting to remove any myrtle leaves from the dog's stomach. Use a teaspoon of 3% hydrogen peroxide per pound of body weight. Do not use more than three doses.
What Not to Do:
- Do not give milk or water: Milk can worsen the digestive problems caused by myrtle, and water can speed up the absorption of toxins.
- Do not administer any medications or treatments without consulting your veterinarian: Some medications can interact with myrtle toxins.
Symptoms to Watch for:
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain
- Lethargy
- Tremors
- Seizures
- Difficulty breathing
Treatment:
The treatment for myrtle poisoning depends on the severity of the symptoms. If the dog has eaten a small amount and is not showing any symptoms, supportive care may be enough. This includes monitoring the dog for symptoms and providing intravenous fluids to prevent dehydration.
If the dog has eaten a large amount or is showing severe symptoms, hospitalization may be necessary. Treatment may include:
- Activated charcoal to absorb toxins
- Intravenous fluids
- Anti-emetics to stop vomiting
- Anti-diarrheals to control diarrhea
- Antibiotics to prevent infection
- Oxygen therapy if the dog has difficulty breathing
Prognosis:
The prognosis for myrtle poisoning depends on the amount ingested and the severity of the symptoms. With prompt treatment, most dogs make a full recovery. However, in severe cases, the toxins can cause organ damage or even death.
Prevention:
The best way to prevent myrtle poisoning is to keep dogs away from myrtle plants. If you have myrtle in your yard, make sure it is securely fenced off or kept out of reach of dogs.
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