Even on a leash, a dog can quickly
ingest plant material found on the ground.
When
we ingest this plant material, or ingest the meat of animals feeding on these plants and grasses, we take up Strontium as well.
Only eight percent of dogs showed signs of illness prior to
ingesting plant material, and only 22 percent of those vomited afterward.
They may have
ingested some plant material that had been eaten by their prey, but it was only a very small percent of their diet.
Not exact matches
Whenever possible bring the container or label of the product
ingested, or if it was
plant material such as mushrooms bring a sample with you to the veterinarian.
Many pets who
ingest a small amount of
plant material can be monitored at home; pets who
ingest larger amounts of
plant material and are at risk of hypocalcemia may need emesis induced and / or monitoring at the hospital.
Vomiting can be an emergency and the pet should go to the veterinarian immediately if any of the following signs are present: the animal is distressed; there is blood in the vomit; the pet
ingested medication, a foreign object, toxic
material, or toxic
plants; there is non-productive retching and / or vomiting; there is a swollen belly; there is weakness, lethargy or collapse; if the gums are pale, bluish or dark red; if the pet has a pre-existing disease; or if there is a fever (> 103 °F) or a low body temperature (< 100 °F).
Cats are notorious for
ingesting thread, wool, paper, rubber bands,
plant materials and small toys.
If your dog has
ingested enough of the
plant material that they are vomiting, then the vomitus will also be examined and tested for toxins.
The discomfort and unpleasant taste will usually prevent most canines from
ingesting much of the actual
plant material, so rinsing the mouth area may be all that you need to do before leaving for the clinic.
These
plants can cause everything from vomiting and diarrhea to seizures and even death based on the amount of
plant material ingested or chewed on by your pets.
Wild or feral dogs, and dogs who hunt, often
ingest the intestines of their prey along with the stomach contents — including
plant material.