My puppy ate four o'clock flower seeds. What symptoms should I watch for?

Symptoms tend to occur very quickly (within minutes to hours) of ingestion and can be very serious. If you observed him eating any of the plant I would contact your emergency clinic and advise them of the situation as he will need to be treated urgently if any signs develop - panting/rapid heart rate/tremors etc

Good question. Look for tremors, drooling, constricted pupils, diarrhea, seizures, and an increased heart rate. Typically symptoms of nicotine poisoning occur within one hour of ingestion, but I'd watch him tonight to be safe. If you see any of the signs I mentioned above, please take him into a vet immediately. I hope this helps!

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! The Mexican Bird of Paradise is toxic to dogs. It can cause gastro-intestinal upset, labored breathing, eye discharge and sometimes neurologic problems. The most common signs are stomach upset: vomiting, diarrhea, not eating. I am hoping that Buddy's symptoms are mild. If he is eating and has stopped vomiting I would feed him a bland diet of boiled chicken or hamburger with rice. Feed 1 cup per 20 lbs per day for 3-5 days. If he won't eat or is still vomiting he should see a Vet today for supportive care. I hope this helps and I wish Buddy the best!

The main things to watch out for would be GI in origin initially (decreased appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, dark stools). Because this toxin can also cause liver failure also watch for a yellow color to the skin/eyes/urine and abdominal distention. If anything concerning is noted call your vet right away. Hopefully if the ingestion was small your guy will be fine but it is a scary plant. Did your vet provide you with liver support medication? And GI support medication? If the ingestion was so recent i usually recommend recheck bloodwork every 1 to 2 days initially as changes can be delayed. If the liver enzymes were already mildly elevated i would consider rechecking them before a week (1 to 2 days after initial documentation). I hope this helps and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! If she did not eat the avocado pit completely and you were able to retrieve most of it, this may not become an issue. However, it is still warranted to monitor closely for any signs that could be indicative of a gastrointestinal obstruction such as vomiting, inappetence and abdominal pain. If these are observed at any point, have Aqua evaluated by a veterinarian as soon as possible as that may represent a gastrointestinal obstruction which most of the time requires surgery. If this is going to be an issue, usually symptoms can show up to a week after the event typically. Some dogs do develop transient gastrointestinal upset with vomiting, diarrhea and inappetence when they ingest avocado so if she also ate the avocado per se then this may be an issue. If that is seen, have Aqua evaluated by a veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. Good luck and have a good night! Hoping that nothing at all happens!

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! It depends on the chemical on what signs you can see. Vomiting, diarrhea, increased salivation, tremors, seizures, twitching are the most common signs if an animal eats a pesticide. Most pesticides sprayed on the lawn are not the cause of most cases of vomiting and diarrhea though they tend to always get blamed. If Bella drank from the bottle or ate a lot of the plant with the chemical then the her signs could be from the weed killer. I am glad she is better and if she is eating, drinking and acting fine hopefully all is good now! I hope this helps!

If you are worried she ingested an object, like a sock or shoe then you would watch for signs of gastrointestinal upset such as vomiting, anorexia, abdominal pain, lethargy, or straining to defecate. If you are worried about a toxin ingestion these signs can vary widely and can include GI upset, rapid breathing or heart rate, excessive drooling, trembling, seizures, drunken appearance/gait, dilated pupils, pale gums, lethargy. If any of these signs occur seek veterinary care right away.