He threw up and then is eating less than usual and sleepier than usual. In throw up was a flower (hibiscus) he also was licking at playground some smushed grapes.

Thank you for your question. I apologize for the delay, this venue is not set up for urgent emails. It would be best to have your pet seen by a veterinarian, as they can examine them, see what might be going on, and get treatment for them.

My dog chewed one of the leaves from a hibiscus plant. He didn’t eat it He chewed it. He has no symptoms yet

Thank you for your question. I apologize for the delay, this venue is not set up for urgent emails. I hope that your pet is feeling better. If they are having problems, It would be best to have your pet seen by a veterinarian, as they can examine them, see what might be going on, and get any testing or treatment taken care of that might be needed.

My dog drank a bedtime tea containing hibiscus. Will she be okay?

Thank you for your question. If she had a small amount of the tea, it is unlikely that there was enough actual hibiscus to cause any toxicity. If you do see any vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy or loss of appetite, then it would be best to have her seen by your veterinarian, but I think she will be okay. I hope that all goes well for your dog!

My dog ate shea moisture curling souffle- about half. She urinated in the house 4 times and normally does not go inside the house. She is not presenting with other symptoms. Does a emergency vet visit need to be taken? IngredientsIngredients Aqueous Infusion of Agave Teqilana Leaf Extract and Sugar Cane Extract, Pectin, Vegetable Glycerin, Adansonia Digitata Pulp(Baobab) Extract, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil*, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter)*, Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B-5, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract*, Tocopherol (Vitamin E - Vegetable Oil Source), Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed/Flax) Seed Extract, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Proprietary Essential Oil Blend *Certified Organic

From the ingredients list I don’t see anything in particular which jumps out as causing inappropriate urination, however there may be some gastrointestinal distress; some ingredients may be toxic in large amounts and you should think about visiting your Veterinarian for an examination to be on the safe side. Regards Dr Callum Turner DVM

My new puppy ripped some leaves off the the hibiscus plant. I took them from him right away but it is possible he may have eaten some with out someone noticing. The reason say this is because his stool appears to be more like diarrhea. It wasnt like this earlier today. Should I be concerned and take him to the vet? He seems to be fine and playful. He's eating and drinking

Consumption of hibiscus usually causes mild symptoms like vomiting and diarrhoea; plus hibiscus causes irritation to the mouth and other mucous membranes so you would notice other symptoms too if they were consumed. If you have concerns, visit your Veterinarian. Regards Dr Callum Turner DVM