Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog and cat poisoned by Duranta erecta - symptoms and treatment
By Scanlan, S N A et al.·Published in Australian veterinary journal·2006·Wellington Point Veterinary Surgery·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Duranta erecta poisoning in nine dogs and a cat.
Plain-English summary
Nine dogs and one cat became very sick after eating parts of the Duranta erecta plant, also known as golden dewdrop. They showed symptoms like drowsiness, sensitivity to touch, and severe muscle spasms, along with vomiting and bleeding in the digestive tract. The pets were treated with medications like diazepam to control the seizures, and some needed additional anesthesia to help manage their symptoms. Fortunately, three of the dogs recovered well after treatment.
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Abstract
Four incidents of Duranta erecta (golden dewdrop, Sheena's Gold, Geisha Girl) poisoning affecting nine dogs and a cat produced drowsiness, hyperaesthesia and tetanic seizures in all affected animals with evidence of alimentary tract irritation (vomiting, gastric and intestinal haemorrhage, diarrhoea, melaena) in five dogs and the cat. Fruits and leaves were seen to be eaten by affected animals. Therapy was successful in three of the dogs. Repeated diazepam doses and, in some cases, additional pentobarbitone or propofol anaesthesia, were successful in controlling seizures.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17359477/