Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Two dogs died after eating chinaberry fruit poisoning
By Hare, W R et al.·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·1997·National Animal Poison Control Center, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Chinaberry poisoning in two dogs.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
Two young dogs became very sick after eating fruit from a chinaberry tree. They showed signs of gastrointestinal issues and nervous system problems just hours after eating the fruit. Despite receiving immediate emergency care, both dogs sadly passed away within 36 hours. An examination of one dog revealed serious kidney and liver issues. This case highlights the dangers of chinaberry trees, and it's important for pet owners to keep their dogs away from these trees and their fruit to prevent poisoning.
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Abstract
Two young dogs became acutely ill following ingestion of fallen fruit from a chinaberry tree (Melia azedarach). Clinical signs of poisoning developed within hours and were characteristic of gastrointestinal and CNS disturbances. Despite prompt and aggressive emergency treatment, neither dog survived longer than 36 hours after the onset of clinical signs of poisoning. Necropsy of 1 dog revealed severe renal congestion, moderate hepatic congestion, and a moderate amount of serosanguineous fluid in the abdominal cavity. To the best of our knowledge, previous reports of chinaberry poisoning of dogs are lacking. However, chinaberry poisoning is well documented in human beings and other animals. Therefore, we strongly recommend that dogs, in addition to other animals, have restricted access to chinaberry trees and their fruit to prevent potential poisoning.
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