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Step 1: Assess the Situation
- Check for immediate symptoms, such as vomiting, diarrhea, or seizures.
- If severe symptoms are present, call your veterinarian immediately.
Step 2: Contact Your Veterinarian
- Call your veterinarian even if your dog is not showing any symptoms. Gardenias can be toxic to dogs and require medical attention.
Step 3: Induce Vomiting (Optional)
- If instructed by your veterinarian, you may induce vomiting to remove the gardenia from your dog’s stomach. Follow these steps:
- Give your dog 1 tablespoon of hydrogen peroxide per 10 pounds of body weight.
- Repeat every 10-15 minutes until your dog vomits the gardenia.
- Do not induce vomiting if your dog is unconscious, has seizures, or has underlying health conditions.
Step 4: Treatment
- If your dog has ingested a significant amount of gardenia, your veterinarian may administer activated charcoal to absorb toxins.
- They may also provide supportive care, such as fluids and medication to control vomiting and diarrhea.
Step 5: Monitoring
- Monitor your dog closely for any changes in behavior or health over the next 24-48 hours.
- Contact your veterinarian immediately if you observe any of the following:
- Vomiting or diarrhea
- Loss of appetite
- Lethargy or weakness
- Tremors or seizures
- Difficulty breathing
Preventing Gardenia Ingestion
- Keep gardenia plants out of reach of dogs.
- Fence off areas where gardenias are planted.
- Supervise your dog when they are outside.
Toxicity Information
- Gardenias contain a toxic substance called gardenoside, which can cause the following symptoms in dogs:
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Tremors
- Seizures
- Cardiac arrhythmias
- Death (in severe cases)
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