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My puppy ate a mum flower and is lethargic. What should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Miniature Pinscher | Male | neutered | 2 months and 15 days old | 3 lbs

My puppy ate a mum flower and now is lathargic, what should I do

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Answered By Christie Long, DVM

Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

Published on November 16th, 2016

As Dr Fioravanti said, if the ingestion occurred no more than 2 hours ago, it could be worthwhile to take Butterfinger to your vet and have vomiting induced. Ingestion of mums can cause drooling, vomiting, and diarrhea, so that could definitely be making him feel bad. If it's too late to induce vomiting, treatment will be symptomatic for the nausea and diarrhea. Monitor him closely, and take him in if you see any of these signs.

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    Answered By Claudia Fioravanti

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    I wonder if she had any of the typical symptoms like vomiting or diarrhoea. If she has just eaten it, perhaps sickness could be induced . I would recommend to check with your local vet clinic on how to proceed as it will depend on the time of ingestion.

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