Irises are toxic to dogs.
Symptoms of iris poisoning in dogs can include:
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain
- Drooling
- Lethargy
- Weakness
- Tremors
- Seizures
- Respiratory distress
- Cardiac arrhythmias
If you think your dog has eaten an iris, call your veterinarian immediately.
Treatment for iris poisoning in dogs may include:
- Inducing vomiting
- Giving activated charcoal to absorb the toxin
- Intravenous fluids to support blood pressure and hydration
- Medications to control vomiting and diarrhea
- Antibiotics to prevent infection
- Surgery to remove the iris from the dog’s stomach or intestines
The prognosis for iris poisoning in dogs depends on the amount of iris ingested and the severity of the symptoms.
With prompt treatment, most dogs can recover from iris poisoning.
The article was created by AI.
We received responses from Google Gemini to the following questions.
My dog ate an “german iris”. What should I do? Answers should be in English.
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