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Brunfelsia spp (Yesterday, today, tomorrow) toxicity in four dogs
Author(s) -
SINGH M,
COWAN S,
CHILD G
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
australian veterinary journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.382
H-Index - 59
eISSN - 1751-0813
pISSN - 0005-0423
DOI - 10.1111/j.1751-0813.2008.00286.x
Subject(s) - vomiting , medicine , yesterday , gastric lavage , ingestion , anesthesia , toxicity , sedation , propofol , surgery , physics , astronomy
Four dogs were treated for acute toxicity following ingestion of the popular garden shrub ‘Yesterday, today, tomorrow’ ( Brunfelsia spp). Clinical signs included vomiting, diarrhoea, muscle tremors, anxiousness, opisthotonus and seizures. All dogs recovered following treatment with any or all of general anaesthetic, gastric lavage, enema, diazepam, phenobarbitone or propofol sedation. Brunfelsia spp toxicity should be considered in young, previously healthy dogs presenting with gastrointestinal signs that rapidly progress to muscle tremors and seizures. Examination of faeces was required for diagnosis in all cases. Owners should also be questioned thoroughly about their dogs’ access to such plants.