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my question
My dog ate Torenia flowers and leaves. Please tell me in detail what to do.
Google Bard’s answer
Torenia is a plant that is toxic to dogs. The main symptoms of poisoning include vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, fever, convulsions, and difficulty breathing.
If your dog eats Torenia flowers or leaves, here’s what to do.
- Call the veterinary hospital immediately and ask for advice.
- Save any eaten flowers or leaves and take them to the vet.
- Observe your dog. If symptoms appear, visit a veterinarian.
In particular, if your pet exhibits any of the following symptoms, please visit a veterinarian immediately.
- vomiting
- diarrhea
- abdominal pain
- fever
- convulsions
- difficulty breathing
At the veterinary hospital, treatments such as inducing vomiting, administering activated charcoal, fluid therapy, and antibiotics are performed depending on the symptoms.
Also, dogs that have eaten Torenia flowers or leaves should be careful for about 24 hours. Even if no symptoms appear, it is important to keep an eye on the condition, as it may become more serious later on.
Torenia is a plant that is often planted in flower beds and gardens. If you have a dog, be careful when planting Torenia to prevent ingestion.
The specific solutions are shown below.
1. Immediately call the veterinary hospital and ask for advice.
Call your veterinarian and let them know that your dog has eaten Torenia flowers or leaves. Also, if you tell the amount and time your dog has eaten, it will be easier for the veterinarian to make an accurate judgment.
2. Save any eaten flowers or leaves and take them to the vet.
Leaving any ingested flowers or leaves behind can help your veterinarian identify the cause of poisoning. It may also be necessary to determine the ingredients and amounts of medicines prescribed at a veterinary hospital.
3. Observe your dog.
If symptoms appear, take your cat to a veterinarian immediately. In particular, if your pet exhibits any of the following symptoms, please visit a veterinarian immediately.
- vomiting
- diarrhea
- abdominal pain
- fever
- convulsions
- difficulty breathing
When observing your dog, keep the following points in mind:
- appetite and water intake
- state of excretion
- energy and vitality
- breathing and pulse status
Watch carefully for any changes in these symptoms.
summary
If your dog has eaten Torenia flowers or leaves, call your veterinarian immediately. Also, leave any eaten flowers or leaves behind and take your pet to a veterinary hospital. If you notice any symptoms, please visit a veterinarian immediately.