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My puppy ate unknown greens and is vomiting. Is it an emergency?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mastiff | Male | unneutered | 2 months and 3 days old | 13 lbs

My puppy just ate greens that may be lilies coming up...he vomited 3 times, but is acting normal otherwise. There was a bit of the green in the first vomit, but not in the subsequent 2. Should I panic? I am not entirely sure what kind of plant it is...

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Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on April 18th, 2017

Oh no, that was naughty of Oliver to eat those greens! Certain varieties of the lily are toxic to dog, and eating these varieties can cause GI upset, anorexia, and tremors. You have seen some GI upset, and I can give you a home remedy to see if that helps him. Withhold food for 8-12 hours, then feed 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 his normal diet. If the vomiting continues in the absence of food, he vomits the bland diet, develops diarrhea, stops drinking water, starts vomiting water, or becomes very lethargic, he will need to see a vet right away.
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  • Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

    Veterinarian

    Published on August 25th, 2019

    Definitely stick to one food. If you changed Oliver's food from what he was eating before, that would be the cause of this gas and throwing up. It could also be that he has a GI illness. Withhold food for 6 hours, then feed 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 his normal diet. If the vomiting continues in the absence of food, he vomits the bland diet, develops diarrhea, stops drinking water, starts vomiting water, or becomes very lethargic, he will need to see a vet right away.

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