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My dog ate red berries from a plant and is now very sick. What should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Pit Bull Terrier | Male | unneutered | 11 months and 25 days old

My dog ate berries from a weed by the fence they where red and now shes super sick and wont eat

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Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on September 4th, 2016

Please take your pet to the vet immediately. There is a high potential that these red berries (which can be a number of toxic berries to pets) were toxic to your pet and now the toxin is in his blood stream. He will need to be detoxed, which can only be done with fluid therapy and cathartics to help coat his intestinal lining to limit any further absorption of the toxin. He/she needs to be seen right away for her overall health and well being because this cannot be treated with any at home remedies or over the counter medications.

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    Answered By Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA

    Veterinarian, Certified Dog Trainer

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    Poor pup! Without knowing what kind of berries they were, it's hard to say whether she just has an upset stomach, or a life-threatening toxicity problem. I would recommend having her seen by an emergency vet right away - he/she can induce vomiting if the ingestion was recent, and may also do blood work to help determine how serious this is. She may need to be hospitalized for supportive care and IV fluids depending on what is found.

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

    Veterinarian

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    It sounds like these berries may be poisonous, and Athena should be seen by a vet right away. There are a number of plants and berries that are toxic to dogs, and it could be that she ate a variety that is toxic to dogs. I recommend taking her into your vet right away, and bringing with you a sample of the berries and the weed so that your vet can identify the plant, and institute the appropriate therapy for her.

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    Answered By Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA

    Veterinarian

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    Please collect some of the berries and leaves carefully with gloves into a sealable bag and take them with you to her emergency appointment for identification

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