My dog ate a lightning bug. Is diarrhea a symptom of toxicity?

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Are lightning bugs toxic to dogs? May have ingested one last night, only symptom is diarrhea. Eating & drinking normally. Pet's info: Dog | Boxer | Female | unspayed | 4 months and 7 days old

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

Lightning bugs are toxic to small reptiles and amphibians but they generally are not toxic to dogs. A small dog may experience GI upset but diarrhea has many causes. Withhold food for 12-24 hours. Allow small amounts of water or unflavored PediaLyte. Resume feeding a bland diet in small, frequent amounts until the stool is normal, then transition slowly to the regular diet. If the diarrhea does not resolve, see your veterinarian.

My dog ate a lightning bug. Is diarrhea a symptom of toxicity?

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