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What to do if your dog eats hydrangeas:
1. Contact Your Veterinarian Immediately:
- Hydrangeas contain cyanogenic glycosides, which can break down into hydrogen cyanide, a toxic substance for dogs.
- Even small amounts of ingestion can be dangerous.
2. Symptoms to Monitor:
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain
- Loss of appetite
- Weakness
- Respiratory distress
- Convulsions
- Cyanosis (bluish tint to gums and skin)
3. Treatment Options:
- Your veterinarian will likely recommend inducing vomiting if ingestion was recent (within 2 hours).
- Activated charcoal may be given to absorb the toxin from the stomach and intestines.
- Intravenous fluids will be administered to support hydration and help flush out the toxins.
- Oxygen therapy may be necessary if respiratory distress occurs.
- If the dog has ingested large amounts of hydrangeas, your veterinarian may consider using sodium thiosulfate as an antidote for hydrogen cyanide poisoning.
4. Home Monitoring:
- If your dog ingests a small amount of hydrangeas, your veterinarian may recommend monitoring the dog at home.
- Keep the dog calm and comfortable.
- Provide plenty of fresh water.
- Monitor for any symptoms listed above.
5. Prevention:
- Keep hydrangeas out of reach of dogs.
- Do not allow dogs to chew on hydrangea stems or leaves.
- Be aware that hydrangeas are often used in cut flower arrangements and bouquets.
Additional Tips:
- Keep a photo or sample of the hydrangea flower or plant so your veterinarian can identify it.
- Provide your veterinarian with the dog’s weight, breed, and any other relevant information.
- Be prepared to stay at the veterinary clinic for several hours for treatment and monitoring.
- If you suspect your dog has eaten hydrangeas, do not hesitate to seek immediate veterinary attention. Early diagnosis and treatment improve the chances of a successful recovery.
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