Is purple nettle toxic to dogs? What should I do if my dog ate it?

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hello is the weed Purple Nettle toxic to dogs?? Pet's info: Dog | Boxer | Female | spayed | 2 years and 5 months old | 60 lbs

Karly Macon, DVM, MS, CVA Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist · Accepted Answer

Not specifically--nettles are toxic mainly to livestock, and only certain species. However, any kind of pokey weed like a nettle has the potential to cause throat irritation after swallowing and I wouldn't be surprised if Bama starts hacking/gagging after ingestion. If this problem persists for longer than a dag or so, I would recommend taking her to your vet as she may need a medication to soothe her throat irritation.

Is purple nettle toxic to dogs? What should I do if my dog ate it?

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