Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog accidentally poisoned by Datura stramonium plant
By Tostes, Raimundo A·Published in Veterinary and human toxicology·2002·Hospital Veterinario·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Accidental Datura stramonium poisoning in a dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 5-year-old mixed-breed dog was brought to the vet after accidentally eating a plant called Datura stramonium, which is known to be toxic. The dog showed symptoms of poisoning, including confusion and increased heart rate. The veterinarian recognized these signs as related to anticholinergic poisoning and provided supportive care, which helped the dog recover. With prompt treatment, the dog returned to normal within a few days.
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Abstract
Datura stramonium is potentially poisonous to humans and livestock; however, there's little description of clinical and pathological findings in dogs naturally intoxicated. We report an accidental Datura stramonium poisoning in a dog emphasizing the importance of recognizing the classical signs of anticholinergic poisoning.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11824774/