My dog ate a plant root, has stomach ache, and won't eat. Is she okay?

It’s possible that she ate dirt or plant material and has an upset stomach. If you know what type of plant was in the pot you may want to check the ASPCA toxic plant list. It might also be unrelated. If the unusual behavior continues you should check in with your vet for a physical exam to try to determine what might be going on. https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants

In looking up this plant, I can't find any information that they are toxic to dogs, but it is possible that eating it upset her stomach. Given that Roxy isn't acting any differently and is eating, I wouldn't be too worried about her just yet. I would be more worried if she having persistent diarrhea, is vomiting frequently, and isn't eating or drinking. You can try offering her a bland diet of boiled white meat chicken (no bones) and white rice in small amounts several times a day for a couple of days. Then slowly add back in her normal diet. Should she return to normal (i.e. no vomiting or diarrhea), then she will be just fine. I would have her seen by a vet, however, if she starts vomiting more or having persistent diarrhea, or she stops eating and drinking. I hope this helps!

She may have ingested something that isn't agreeing with her GI tract. Monitor her and if the symptoms worsen, seek veterinary attention. If not, withhold food for 12-24 hours. Allow small amounts of water or unflavored PediaLyte. Resume feeding a bland diet ( boiled boneless / skinless chicken and plain white rice) in small, frequent amounts. Serve warm or mix in a teaspoon or two of baby food to stimulate the appetite. If her appetite does not return or she begins to vomit, see your veterinarian.

Make sure the plant leaves he was eating were not toxic. Some dogs will eat grass and plants in an effort to "self medicate" or induce vomiting. The dry nose is not clinically significant. Most dogs are lactose intolerant, so giving milk may have further upset his stomach. If he is behaving normally otherwise, try withholding all food for 24 hours. Allow small amounts of water or an unflavored Dioralyte (confirm it does not contain xylitol) during the fast. Resume feeding a bland diet in small, frequent amounts. begin with 1 tablespoon of food every hour and gradually increase the amount if there is no vomiting. Feed bland until symptoms resolve then transition slowly to Harry's regular dog food. You can warm the food slightly or mix in warm water to stimulate his appetite. Symptoms that you should monitor for include: lethargy, persistent or worsening vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, ataxia (wobbly gait) or abdominal pain. Should Harry develop any of these, he will need to be physically examined by your veterinarian.

Since last night was Halloween, think about if there's anything she could have eaten that she shouldn't have and take her to the vet ASAP if you realize your chocolate stash or your entire pan of bacon wrapped something or anothers from the potluck is missing. If you can't think of anything she ate, it's generally ok to wait 24 hours to see if she get back on her food naturally. Sometimes something goes wrong in the gut and we don't know why but it resolves quickly. If she's not back to normal in 24 hours, or has any vomiting or diarrhea in the mean time, she needs to go to her vet for evaluation and supportive care. I hope she's feeling better soon and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

Hi. Thank you for using PetCoach. I'm sorry Sriracha isn't feeling well. In general, we do not recommend any table food for dogs. Fat, skin and seasonings can cause GI upset and even pancreatitis in some dogs. Peace Lily can also be toxic to animals, so I would remove this plant to where she doesn't have access. http://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/poison/mauna-loa-peace-lily/ I do no recommend mylanta. Allow her to have water but no food for ~12 hours, then offer her half of her normal dog food. If she tolerates that well, then she can have the rest of her food a couple hours later. If she has vomitting, excessive diarrhea or acts lethargic then she should be seen by a veterinarian for treatment. I hope she's back to normal quickly.

If she is behaving normally otherwise, try fasting her for 12-24 hours. Allow small amounts of water or unflavored PediaLyte. Resume feeding a bland diet in small, frequent amounts until symptoms resolve. Monitor for lethargy, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite or abdominal pain. These are symptoms that should be addressed by your veterinarian.