Seek Veterinary Attention Immediately
If your dog has eaten any part of a ginkgo tree, including the fruit (gingko biloba), you should seek veterinary attention immediately. Ginkgo is highly toxic to dogs and can cause severe health problems.
Symptoms of Ginkgo Toxicity in Dogs:
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Seizures
- Tremors
- Weakness
- Confusion
- Liver failure
- Kidney failure
- Death
Treatment:
Treatment for ginkgo toxicity will depend on the severity of symptoms and may include:
- Inducing vomiting to remove the plant material
- Administering activated charcoal to absorb toxins
- Intravenous fluids to prevent dehydration
- Liver and kidney support medications
- Anticonvulsants to control seizures
Prevention:
To prevent ginkgo toxicity in dogs, keep your pet away from ginkgo trees and avoid using ginkgo products around them. If you have a ginkgo tree in your yard, consider fencing it off or removing the tree.
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