I asked Google Bird what to do.
my question
My dog ate the flowers and leaves of the balsam. Please tell me in detail what to do.
Google Bard’s answer
Balsam flowers and leaves are toxic to dogs. Depending on the amount ingested and the dog’s weight, it can cause symptoms such as diarrhea, vomiting, convulsions, and heart attack.
If your dog eats balsam flowers or leaves, please do the following:
- Contact a veterinary hospital immediately
First, contact a veterinary hospital as soon as possible and follow the veterinarian’s instructions. Whether you are experiencing symptoms or not, it is important to seek medical attention immediately.
- Take away the flowers and leaves of the balsam that you have eaten.
When visiting a veterinary hospital, bring any ingested balsam flowers or leaves with you so that the veterinarian can provide more appropriate treatment.
- Do not try to force vomiting
Do not try to force your child to vomit, as this may put further strain on the stomach and intestines.
- If your dog is unwell, give it rest.
If your dog is unwell, let him rest.
Dogs that eat balsam flowers or leaves may experience the following symptoms:
- diarrhea
- vomiting
- convulsions
- difficulty breathing
- Heart attack
If you see any of these symptoms, please visit a veterinarian immediately.
Also, be careful not to let your dog eat balsam flowers or leaves in the future.
Specifically, the following measures should be taken:
- If you are planting balsam, surround it with a fence or net to prevent dogs from eating it.
- Keep dogs away from the area where balsam is planted
- If you find a balsam on your walk, make sure your dog doesn’t eat it.
It is important for owners to be careful to prevent their dogs from eating poisonous plants such as balsam.