My dog ate a plant root, has stomach ache, and won't eat. Is she okay?

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She ate a plant root in the backyard and now she has a stomach ache and won't eat. We moved in during fall so I dont know what type of plant it is. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Female | unspayed | 4 months and 15 days old | 50 lbs

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

The local Extension office or greenhouse may be able to identify the root. If Athena is behaving normally otherwise, you can try withholding food for 24 hours. Allow small amounts of water or unflavored PediaLyte. Resume feeding a bland diet in small, frequent amounts. Begin with 1 tablespoon of food every hour and gradually increase the amount. Feed bland fornanfew days, then slowly transition her to the regular diet. You can warm the food or mix in a teaspoon of plain baby food to stimulate the appetite. Monitor for lethargy, vomiting, diarrhea, persistent anorexia or abdominal pain. These are symptoms that should be addressed by your veterinarian.

My dog ate a plant root, has stomach ache, and won't eat. Is she okay?

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