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My dog ate mums, is throwing up and laying down. What can I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Male | neutered

I have a 5 year old shih-tsunami who ate some mums. He threw up & is just laying down. What treatment can I give him at home to help?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on October 31st, 2016

Poor Dino! Mums are actually poisonous to dogs, and one of the signs of poisoning is vomiting. You can also see staggering and wobbling when walking. Because he is showing signs of mum poisoning, the best thing to do is to take him into the vet for treatment.

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