I asked Google Bird what to do.
my question
My dog ate the flowers and leaves of my viola. Please tell me in detail what to do.
Google Bard’s answer
If your dog eats viola flowers or leaves, try the following steps:
- Contact a veterinary hospital immediately
Viola contains toxic ingredients in its seeds and roots. If ingested by mistake, symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, drooling, and loss of energy may occur.
Even if your pet does not show any symptoms, contact a veterinarian immediately, as symptoms of poisoning may appear later.
- Keep track of how much you eat and when
When contacting a veterinary hospital, be sure to know how much your dog ate and the time of day.
The more you eat, the more severe your poisoning symptoms may become. Also, the later you eat, the less likely you are to experience poisoning symptoms.
- Store the remains of eaten flowers and leaves
When you visit the veterinary hospital, keep the remains of ingested flowers and leaves.
Any debris will help your veterinarian determine the cause of the poisoning.
- Observe your dog
Keep an eye on your dog until you visit the veterinary hospital.
If any of the following symptoms appear, take your dog to the vet immediately.
- vomiting
- diarrhea
- Anorexia
- Drool
- Loss of energy
- convulsions
- difficulty breathing
If your dog accidentally ingests viola, you can prevent it from becoming more serious by taking appropriate measures. Take prompt action by referring to the solutions above.
Also, take the following measures to prevent your dog from accidentally ingesting viola.
- Keep dogs away from the area where you are planting violas
- Place the viola in a place where the dog cannot reach it.
- Use dog repellent
By taking these measures, you can reduce the risk of your dog accidentally ingesting viola.