My dog ate tree lichen. Is it toxic? What symptoms should I watch for?

I just did a search for any studies or reference materials citing toxic doses of wolf lichen and came up empty as well. Reading through a veterinary database, I also see veterinary toxicologists that are in the dark regarding the toxic doses of wolf lichen. I think the answer as to the toxic dose is that as a whole, we just don't know. I do see reports that some dogs can experience respiratory disturbances and seizures following ingestion of wolf lichen. I see that Trego's temperature has stayed in a normal range (100.5-102.5 F), which is great! Given your description, I think it's entirely possible that Trego's breathing irregularities at night could be normal variations during sleep. However, given his recent ingestion of this toxic substance, it's not a bad idea to have him examined by your vet. It's always better to be safe than sorry! Likewise, the brown stuff that he'd vomited could be bile mixed with food, but it could also be digested blood if he has any stomach ulcers. Again, I think a physical exam with some blood work is a good first step in order to make sure that Trego is okay. I hope that everything goes well!

Oh no, that's not good of Lulu to eat! The majority of mushrooms are non-toxic to dogs, but there are a small number of them that are toxic. You have two options in this case. To be safe, you can take her into a vet now. There will be a vet on call for emergencies in your area, and the information to reach that vet on call will be found on a clinic's answering machine or website. You could also choose to monitor Lulu. If you see any vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, weakness, lethargy, yellowing of the skin, uncoordinated movement, drooling, or seizures, then she will need to see a vet immediately.

As long as he didn't actually ingest any part of the plant, he should be fine. Symptoms to watch for would include GI upset, drooling, abdominal pain, weakness/lethargy, tremors and abnormal heart rate/rhythm.

One leaf can cause lower level toxicities like vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. Multiple leaves can cause fatal heart arrhythmias. To be on the safe side, I would recommend inducing vomiting by a vet even with her history of digestive upset since this toxin will also cause digestive issues. An anti-nausea shot can be given after Goldie vomits to try to prevent any worsening of the vomiting at home. You may also talk to your vet about medications to soothe her stomach (like gastroprotectants or antacids or probiotics). You can also call ASPCA poison control for further advice ((888) 426-4435).

Dogs are always getting into stuff, aren’t they? I would monitor your dog for the next 24 to 48 hours for any symptoms of illness. If your dog continues to eat, drink, defecate, and urinate normally with no signs of lethargy or vomiting, he should be all right. During these next two days, you do not need to change anything regarding his lifestyle or diet. I also urge you not to give him any over-the-counter medications for upset stomach that will mask the symptoms. But if he starts to vomit or have diarrhea within the next two days, you need to take him to the veterinarian to have a full physical examination performed. Thanks a lot for your question. I hope I have helped.

Pine needles and bark are not toxic, but the needles contain some oil that can cause irritation to the the stomach. You may see a decreased appetite, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. If these occur for longer than 24 hours, Luna should see a vet for treatment. If she eats a large amount of bark and/or pine needles, it could cause more severe damage internally and potentially cause painful constipation. If she seems in distress when trying to have a bowel movement, she should see a vet for treatment. I would try to prevent her from eating this. You can try to fence off the shrub, take Luna out on a leash, or remove the shrub. It is possible that she will outgrow it, but this breed tends to get themselves into trouble by eating inappropriate things for several years!

Lychee seeds are large and can cause cyanide intoxication (like most seeds), she is quite small so even one seed could potentially cause a toxic reaction. if this happens in the past 2-3 hours i would recommend taking her to the vet in order to have an injection to induce vomiting, better safe than sorry.