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Name, Toxic Part
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Major Effect
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What to do?
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Azalea: all parts
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Vomiting/diarrhea; excitement or depression
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Call vet, 24 hr emergency clinic and/or your Poison Control Hotline
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Amaryllis: bulbs
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Vomiting/collapse/excitement followed by depression; respiratory distress; can be fatal, esp. in very young or very old animals.
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Call vet, 24 hr emergency clinic and/or your Poison Control Hotline
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Japanese Yew:
all parts,
esp. berries
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Incoordination, collapse, diarrhea, slow heart rate--acute heart failure; may be fatal
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If dog is alert, induce vomiting AND call vet, 24 hr emergency clinic and/or your Poison Control Hotline
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English Ivy:
stems, leaves
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Mild GI signs, if any (vomiting/diarrhea)
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Symptomatic treatment: consult vet
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English Ivy:
fruits, berries
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Much more severe GI signs: salivation, intense thirst, followed by vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. Ingestion of large quantities could potentially be fatal.
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Call vet, 24 hr emergency clinic and/or yourPoison Control Hotline ASAP
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Mistletoe:
leaves & berries
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Mild signs, if any: increased pulse, respiration, and blood pressure (which is unlikely to be a problem except for very young or very old animals or those with heart or kidney disease)
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Consult vet for at-risk animals or in cases where large quantities have been ingested.
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Poinsettias:
stems, leaves,
bracts (flowers)
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Mild GI signs, if any (vomiting/diarrhea)
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Symptomatic treatment: consult vet
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Holly:
stems, leaves,
berries
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Mild GI signs, if any (vomiting/diarrhea)
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Symptomatic treatment: consult vet
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Eucalyptus:
stems, leaves
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Mild GI signs, if any (vomiting/diarrhea)
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Symptomatic treatment: consult vet
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