Identification: My dog ate this.

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  1. Honey434

    Honey434 Member

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    Can anyone tell me what plant this is ASAP? My dog ate it yesterday and isn't feeling well.
    Thanks so much!
    Renee
     

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    looks like it might be some kind of ledebouria. dunno if they're poisonous or not.
     
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    Joclyn's right on the id.

    It's Ledebouria socialis. You might want to call your vet if your dog isn't feeling well. Sometimes toxic plants can just upset the tummy some, but i'd still call anyway to be sure,
     
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    Let us know what the outcome is Honey434, please! As a dog lover I would love to know your pooch was okay after this. Here's wishing it a speedy recovery.
     
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    thanrose Active Member 10 Years

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    The members of Dave's Garden have listed it as poisonous, leading to liver failure in a cat.

    I'm not finding anything else on it being poisonous, other than an old thread here with togata asking if it's poisonous.
     
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    Hi Everyone,
    Thank you all so very much! What an amazing and generous response to my question.

    I did tentatively ID the plant as ledebouria after going through an extensive online houseplant catalog. Slowly throughout the day yesterday Honey seemed to be feeling better, and we think today she's good. We've had her almost 10 years and she's never touched a houseplant. It was a scary event, but made better by your help and concern.
    Here are pictures of my friend...I painted the one on the right.
    Heartfelt thanks from us all,
    Renee, Bill & Honey
     

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    renee, i'm glad honey is doing okay!! i'd still keep a close eye on her for a few days - and move the plant out of her reach...which you probably already did do...

    she's a beauty!! i've always loved goldens!
     
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    Thanks, Joclyn...the plant has moved to our studio!
     
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    thanrose Active Member 10 Years

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    Lovely painting, Renee, and you have a beautiful dog, too. Very glad to hear your pup is on the mend.
     
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    Thanks so much, thanrose. My husband and I are both artists and we made 2 small ponds and some lovely garden spaces so we could paint them. We know a bit more about outside plants than indoor plants! Are you a rose fan? We can only grow a few because of the shade in our garden. Apricot Nectar is my favorite.
     
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    Glad to hear the pooch is doing fine. That painting is beautiful! :)
     
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    Thanks so much!
     
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    Glad to hear Honey is doing better! She's a pretty girl!
     
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    Thanks so much! Love the bluebird...my friend has them in her backyard. Can't wait to see them again.
     
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    pinenut Active Member 10 Years

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    For what its worth: If your dog is making signs of throwing up, or wanting to but can't bring up anything, a big bowl of cornflakes will help keep him or her from eating green things. Keep him close to the newspaper though.
    Carl
     
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    Thanks Carl! Thankfully, she seems to be over her illness.
    But I'll remember the cornflakes!
    Many thanks,
    Renee
     

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