When spring is officially in full bloom with some beautiful flowers and plants around us, we sometimes forget about the flowers and plants that come into bloom throughout the summer season, let's take a look at the ones to watch out for with our pets.
Summer plants to be mindful of:
Deadly Nightshade: all parts of this plant are highly poisonous due to the strong tropane alkaloids.
Elder: all parts of this tree, including the pretty black berries which appear later on in the summer, are poisonous to our dogs (and cats).
Foxgloves: the leaves and seeds of this plant contain the highest levels of the alkaloids which can poisoning to the body.
Hydrangea: this plant contains cyanide which is poisonous to our pets.
Larkspur: is dangerous to dogs in different quantities, small dogs will feel effects in small doses and larger dogs in larger doses.
Symptoms of poisoning to look out for are:
Mouth dryness
Rapid pulse
Rapid respiration
Fever
Pupil dilation
Blindness
Muscle twitching
Delirium
Anxiety
Confusion
Urine retention
Paralysis
Collapse
Cardiac arrest
What action should I take if I think my dog has consumed these items?
It’s vital you seek immediate veterinary assistance if you feel your dog has ingested any of the plants listed.
Please be aware the symptoms your dog may display may differ based on the plant and the quantity. Give your local vet , or out of hours vet, a call. They will ask a few questions and advise you on the best course of action to take
After seeing the vet, what should I feed my dog to aid their recovery?
Once the vet has okayed your dog and it is their next meal time, you will need to focus on gut health for the next few days to a week.
As per the "Short-term situation such as post surgery or when your dog is unwell" process in Blog 4.2 Alternatives to Raw
Boil boneless chicken or turkey, or white fish
Add some Dorwest Tree Barks or Proflax Tummy Tastic
Add a little of the cooking liquid once cooled too
Add some home made or dog safe bone broth like Alexander's Natural or Karnlea
Do this until the illness has passed or your vet advises, then return to raw using gentle 801010 for 3 days such as turkey or chicken.
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