Oriental poppy is toxic for dogs
Papaver orientales 
The oriental poppy is a perennial plant that can reach a stately height of up to one metre. Several stems grow from the ground with long, usually lightly hairy and pinnate leaves. Many varieties of the Turkish poppy are used as ornamental plants in gardens.
The large and red glowing flowers with the black centre look eye-catching and majestic. It's just a pity that they usually don't last long.
Other poppy varieties
- Breadseed poppy (highly toxic)
- Common poppy
- Golden poppy
What should I do if my dog ate Oriental poppy?
How toxic is Oriental poppy?
| Toxicity: | (toxic) |
| Toxic parts: | Especially the milky sap, but also the capsule-like fruit contain poisonous alkaloids. |
| Toxic time: | - |
| Antidote: |
If your dog shows symptoms of poisoning, it is always an emergency! Time is critical for your dog's life. You should immediately call your vet or the animal emergency services and make sure that a vet is on site and then go there immediately. For the treatment, it helps the vet a lot to know what your dog has ingested.
Occurrence Oriental poppy
| Plant species: | flower, Garden and wild plant |
| Occurrence: | Rocks, Gardens, Meadows |
| Areas: | Asia, Europe |
| Flowering time: | spring, summer |
| Fruit ripening: | summer |
Symptoms
The following symptoms may occur in dogs when poisoned with oriental poppy:
- stomach and intestinal problems such as nausea and diarrhoea
- increased salivation
- restlessness
- faintness, drowsiness
In case of very severe poisoning, the following symptoms may occur:
- breathing difficulties and respiratory paralysis possible
- dilated pupils
- convulsions, tremors, paralysis
- slowed heartbeat
- unconsciousness and coma
- cases of death are very rare
Treatment
The vet will always try to remove the ingested poison from the body and alleviate the specific symptoms of poisoning.
There are different methods to remove the poison from the body:
1. ACTIVATED CHARCOAL: Activated charcoal can absorb toxins. If possible, it should be administered within 2 hours after ingestion of the poison, so that the toxin does not enter the bloodstream.
2. LAXATIVES: The vet may combine the administration of activated charcoal with a laxative.
3. VOMITING: The vet can also induce vomiting using medication to remove the toxin from the body.
Otherwise, the vet will try to treat existing symptoms. For example, artificial respiration for respiratory difficulties or infusions and medication to stabilise the heart and against muscle spasms.
More information on dog poisonings can be found here:
Preventing, identifying and treating poisoning in dogs
Further poisonous plants from A to Z
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