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scottsmith20 asked in PetsDogs · 1 decade ago

Help me please!!!!?

I have a plant at home called Dieffenbachia which is poisenous and My dog had licked or ate some of it while I wasn't watching, she is an 11 year old golden retriever and I don't know the effects it has on her, when she licked it she started licking the air excessively and then going outside eating a bunch of grass which they do when they don't feel well sometimes.

Update:

First of all it's my mothers plant and when she started reacting abnormally I looked at the tag of the plant and immediately searched through the dictionary so it's not my fault i'm just trying to help her.

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  • Jazzie
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago
    Favorite Answer

    Also called "dumbcane" this plant contains high levels of calcium oxalate which can cause irritation and swell the dog’s membrane tissues and tongue to the point of possible suffocation. The plant is not a poison in itself, but the concentration of this crystalline substance is very high in dieffenbachia as opposed to spinach and Swiss chard which contain much smaller amounts.

    If your dog has taken a bite of this plant, get him to the vet asap as an injection can counter the effects.

  • KS
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    Call your vet, and tell them everything you told us. They will either give you instruction on what to do...or have you bring your dog in. They are the only ones that can truly help you.

    And then remove that plant from your home or put it on top of the fridge or something. I pulled out an oleander in my backyard just because I knew it is poisonous to my dogs and don't want to even risk it...beautiful plant, not worth my dogs' lives though.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    I feel like I say this too much, but the best option is to go to the vet. It obviously had negative effects on her because she is trying to get it out of her system. 11 years is pretty old for a golden, so her immune systems are not as strong as when she was younger. She may need help with this one.

  • 1 decade ago

    If you suspect your dog licked/ate a poisonous plant, then I suggest you call your vet immediately and get your dog to the vet ASAP!

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  • 1 decade ago

    Take Her to The vet And Why Would You Have A poisonious Plant Around your Pets!!

  • 1 decade ago

    i agree with everyone else take her to the vet. She may be fine without going but really why chance it? If this happens again (which I am sure you know the plant needs to be moved) and you are sure she has ate something harmful to her poor peroxide down her throat.

    This only works immediately after she has eaten something. The peroxide will cause her to throw it back up. Just for future reference.

  • 1 decade ago

    call your vet or head over over to a loca vet and have it treated. in the mean time my dog had the same problem and the vet told me just in the mean time give it plenty of water. untill I was able to arrive at his hospital. in the end he was on antibiotics and lots of water for 4 days untill it was gone

  • 1 decade ago

    Dieffenbachia will only cause throat irritation when going down and coming back up.

    Source(s): everythingaboutdogs.com
  • 1 decade ago

    call the vet and don't keep poisonous plants in the house if you have a dog!

  • 1 decade ago

    Yes, call your vet. It's better to be safe then sorry. And move the plant!!!

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