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My puppy ate a purple plant. Why is he so gassy, is it poisonous?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | 17 lbs

My 13 week puppy ate a purple plant in my backyard and now has bad gas. Is a purple plant poisionous?

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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on August 4th, 2017

Depending on which purple plant you are talking about,this may result in a intoxication or not. Please post a picture of it on the forum to receive a specific answers from us. Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

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