Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat vomiting and very tired after eating daffodil stems
By Saxon-Buri, Sharon·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2004·Ontario Veterinary College, Canada·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Daffodil toxicosis in an adult cat.
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- cat
Plain-English summary
A domestic longhair cat was brought in after showing signs of lethargy and vomiting for three days, following the ingestion of dried daffodil stems. The cat was found to be severely cold, with a slow heart rate and low blood pressure. The veterinarian treated the cat with atropine, dexamethasone, fluids, and supportive care. Thankfully, the cat made a full recovery within six days after the incident.
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Abstract
A domestic longhair cat with a 3-day history of lethargy and vomiting after ingesting dried daffodil stems (Narcissus spp.) was severely hypothermic (33.0 degrees C), with bradycardia (78 beats/ min) and hypotension. Treatment with atropine, dexamethasone, fluid therapy, and supportive care resulted in a complete recovery by 6 days after exposure.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15072199/