Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Duranta erecta poisoning in nine dogs and a cat.
- Journal:
- Australian veterinary journal
- Year:
- 2006
- Authors:
- Scanlan, S N A et al.
- Affiliation:
- Wellington Point Veterinary Surgery
Plain-English summary
In four separate cases, nine dogs and one cat were poisoned after eating parts of the Duranta erecta plant, also known as golden dewdrop. The pets showed signs of being very tired, increased sensitivity to touch, and muscle spasms. Five of the dogs and the cat also experienced stomach irritation, which included vomiting, bleeding in the stomach and intestines, diarrhea, and black, tarry stools. The animals had eaten the fruits and leaves of the plant. Treatment worked well for three of the dogs, with repeated doses of diazepam and sometimes additional medications helping to control the seizures.
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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