Agh! is it safe?

[beardieluv]

Hi guys ! haven't been on here in a while, hope everyone is doing well! It's 80 degrees outside today and I'm sitting out here with Charlie enjoy some natural sun. Well I set him on the grass in the sunlight like i do every time except this time, he decides he's hungry! I'm not sure what it is that he ate, it's not grass or clover. They are weeds i believe, the have three leaves like a clover but they are pointy. it almost looks like the canadian leaf you see, but wayyy smaller and green! Will he be okay? I just wanna make sure it won't poison him. I can take a picture of it if needed. Thanks

 

[Goonie]

If you could post a pic of what the leaves look like, that'd be great. Without knowing what it was that he ate, the best thing to do is to keep an eye on his behavior (watch for any sudden twitching or stumbling, star gazing, inability to move limbs, disinterest in eating/drinking) and his poop (runny, strong odor, strange coloring).

 

[beardieluv]

http://tinypic.com/r/2eg8xsm/7

http://tinypic.com/r/14b0twk/7

these are the best i could get, hope this helps!

 

[beardieluv]

Okay, I did some research. I'm pretty sure they are Creeping Buttercup seedlings. If you google it and look at the pictures, the leaves look just like that. So, is he gonna be okay? :/

 

[Gail]

All buttercup is toxic. Keep a very close eye on him, if ANYTHING looks wrong get him to a vet.
http://www.oardc.ohio-state.edu/weedguide/singlerecord.asp?id=310

 

[Gail]

How is Charlie doing?

 

[beardieluv]

Ok, I watched him like a hawk last night. And every time I checked on him, he looked at me like I was crazy haha. I gave him lots of water hoping that would help flush anything or at least dilute some of the toxins, he only ate one leaf, maybe two. He is looking great this morning, perky as ever. Thank you so much for helping me I really appreciate it.

 

[gulfbrzdawn]

Hi Alyssa! Glad to see you... wish it were under better circumstances.
Sorry to hear Charlie has you worried. Those little guys like to keep us jumping, huh?! :wink:
Keeping Charlie hydrated is a good thing. As Gail mentioned... just keep an eye out for any odd behavior. Hopefully, since a day has gone by and you haven't noticed anything different, he may be fine. Let's hope it was some other type weed and not the creeping buttercup.
Keep us updated as to how Charlie is doing.

 

[beardieluv]

Hi all! I think Charlie will be alright. He's really perky, hungry, and stompy. (is it spring already? :roll: :lol: typical male!) Thanks for all your help though! I'm definitely going to be super careful with him in the grass from now on.