My Dog Ate Tarragon Tarragon: What I Learned the Hard Way

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Okay, so I need to share this because honestly, I had no idea about tarragon tarragon until my dog Molly got into some. I thought, "It's just food, how bad can it be?" Big mistake.

I felt so guilty when I realized what was happening.

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can dogs eat tarragon.

Letting your pup eat this herb could lead to a number of symptoms, so make sure to keep tarragon away from your pooch’s paws.

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If your dog manages to consume tarragon, call your vet for further advice. Here’s what you need to know about tarragon and dogs.

As mentioned, tarragon is listed by the ASPCA as being poisonous for dogs, and that includes both fresh tarragon and dried tarragon.

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This is due to the presence of certain essential oils in tarragon.

Ingesting these oils could lead to common symptoms such as vomiting, salivating a lot and diarrhea..

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Additionally, if too much tarragon is consumed, it may bring on even more severe conditions.

I felt so guilty when I realized what was happening.

first of all, if you notice that your dog is eating tarragon, take away the rest of it immediately.

Some of the most frequent symptoms include:

If you notice that your pup is displaying any of the common symptoms of eating tarragon, call your vet straight away.

Depending on the amount your dog has consumed and their own personal medical history, your vet might classify the situation as one that needs emergency intervention..

While most dogs will recover from ingesting a small amount of tarragon, in cases where a larger quantity is consumed, a short stay in hospital might be needed..

If you're going through something similar, know that you're not alone. And definitely talk to your vet - they know way more than I do!

Source: This article is based on information from DogTime

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