Dahlias are toxic to dogs.
Symptoms of dahlia poisoning in dogs can include:
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain
- Drooling
- Lethargy
- Weakness
- Tremors
- Seizures
- Respiratory distress
- Death
If you think your dog has eaten a dahlia, call your veterinarian immediately.
Treatment for dahlia poisoning in dogs may include:
- Inducing vomiting
- Giving activated charcoal to absorb the toxin
- Providing fluids to prevent dehydration
- Treating symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain
- Monitoring your dog’s vital signs
- Hospitalization may be necessary in severe cases
Prevention is the best way to protect your dog from dahlia poisoning.
- Keep dahlias out of reach of your dog.
- Do not allow your dog to eat any part of a dahlia plant.
- If you see your dog eating a dahlia, remove the plant from their mouth immediately and call your veterinarian.
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