Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with muscle collapse and weakness from mescalbean poisoning
By Knauer, K W et al.·Published in Veterinary and human toxicology·1995·Department of Small Animal Medicine and Surgery, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Mescalbean (Sophora secundiflora) toxicity in a dog.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A dog experienced muscle stiffness and collapsed after exercising due to mescalbean (Sophora secundiflora) toxicity, which is rare but can occur in areas where this plant grows. The dog showed signs of exercise intolerance, meaning it couldn't handle physical activity without becoming weak. Fortunately, the dog recovered quickly after resting. If you suspect your pet has ingested mescalbean or is showing similar symptoms, it's important to consult your veterinarian for advice and treatment options.
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Abstract
Mescalbean (Sophora secundiflora) toxicity is reported in a dog. Mescalbean toxicity causes intolerance to exercise, muscle rigidity and collapse upon exercise, with a rapid recovery upon resting in dogs. Mescalbean toxicity is a rare cause of the periodic weakness/syncope class of diseases in dogs in areas of the habitat of Sophora secundiflora.
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