My dog ate a lily petal. Is it toxic? What should I do immediately?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | neutered | 2 years and 7 months old
My dog just ate a petal from what I believe is a Lilly. What should I do ? She's a 70lb lab.
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Published on July 16th, 2017
Oh no, that's not good that Layla ate a petal from a lily! As I'm sure you know, the lily is toxic to dogs and causes GI upset, anorexia, and tremors. Typically a dog has to eat large amounts of it to cause these symptoms, so one petal may not be enough to cause any problems. I would watch Layla for now, and if you do see any GI upset in the form of vomiting or diarrhea, I can give you a home remedy to try. Withhold food for 12-24 hours, then feed a bland diet of boiled white meat chicken (no bones) and white rice in small amounts several times a day for a couple of days. Then slowly add back in her normal diet. If the vomiting continues in the absence of food, she vomits the bland diet, the diarrhea continues on the bland diet, she stops drinking water, starts vomiting water, or becomes very lethargic, she will need to see a vet right away. Good luck, and I hope this helps!
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Published on May 16th, 2018
Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor Layla! Causes of vomiting are: intestinal parasites, viral or bacterial infections, dietary indiscretion, foreign body causing a blockage, pancreatitis, inflammation of the intestines (IBD), food allergy/intolerance, reaction to a new food/treat/table food. The loud noises from her stomach is gas moving abnormally quick through the GI tract. This can cause cramping and nausea. Since it has been 5 days I think Layla needs to be seen by your Vet today. You can try to fast her for 12-24 hours then restart feeding with a bland diet of boiled chicken or hamburger mixed with rice. Feed 1 cup per 20 lbs per day for 3-5 days. if she continues to vomit while fasted, can't hold down water, will not eat or continues to vomit after she eats she absolutely needs to be seen by the Vet. I wish Layla the best!
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