Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dogs vomiting and depressed after eating Japanese cycad plant
By Botha, C J et al.·Published in Journal of the South African Veterinary Association·1991·Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Suspected cycad (Cycas revoluta) intoxication in dogs.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
Three dogs that ate part of a Japanese cycad plant started vomiting repeatedly within hours. They also showed signs of depression, had very red gums, drank more water than usual, and drooled a lot. Blood tests revealed liver issues and changes in their blood cell counts. Fortunately, all three dogs recovered without any complications after receiving treatment.
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Abstract
Three dogs which ingested part of the stem of a Japanese cycad (Cycas revoluta) vomited repeatedly within hours after ingestion, showed marked depression, severely congested mucous membranes, increased thirst and profuse salivation. Subsequent hematological and blood chemical investigation revealed elevated serum concentrations of alanine transaminase, an initial mild lymphocytopenia, thrombocytopenia and a leucocytosis. The dogs recovered uneventfully.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1770498/