Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog vomiting and abdominal pain after eating Yesterday Today
By Clipsham, Robert·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·2012·Sherman Oaks Veterinary Group, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Brunfelsia australis (Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow tree) and Solanum poisoning in a dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 2.5-year-old female beagle was brought to the vet for severe abdominal pain and vomiting after eating green potato skins and a toxic plant known as the "Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow" tree. Within five hours, her condition worsened due to the toxins from the plant, which can cause serious issues with the stomach, nervous system, and heart. The vet treated her for the poisoning, and while the specific treatment details weren't mentioned, prompt veterinary care is crucial for recovery from such toxic ingestions. It's important for pet owners to be aware of the dangers of certain plants in their gardens.
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Abstract
A 2.5 yr old female beagle presented for acute abdominal pain and vomiting after consuming limited offerings of green potato skins. Progressive complications associated with suspected ingestion of a higher potency toxin followed within 5 hr. Subsequent investigations revealed a significant ingestion of an Australian shrub commonly called a "Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow" tree (Brunfelsia australis). The toxic principle for this emerging toxicity is referred to as "strychnine-like" and is potentially lethal with gastrointestinal, central nervous system, and cardiac pathology. This plant is currently being aggressively promoted by United States nurserymen for its dramatic tri-colored blooms and drought resistance.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22267167/