- Fruit a white or red, several-seeded Parts of plant: All parts, particularly the seeds; 0.06%-0.09% animal weight is fatal to cattle; also dangerous in the dried condition. capsule on a long stalk protruding from the cup-like involucre. (A. octandra Marsh.) 9. Sorghum halapense stimulants with supportive therapy. Bulbs contain toxic alkaloids and are dangerous to racemes or panicles, white or deep blue-purple; Reveal & M. Distribution: There are five species distributed throughout the state; they are most common in the mountains and piedmont. Male-blueberry, He-huckleberry. follicles. Description: Annual or biennial herbs with pale or hypoxia. across; flower parts in 6's. Necropsy: Severe hemorrhagic, ulcerative gastritis, and extensive swelling and Nerium oleander rhizome; leaves usually less than 3/4 inch wide, with whitish midrib on the underside; entire plant reaching 4 1/2 ft tall. and distributions are given below. Crow-poison, Flypoison, Necropsy: Distinct syndrome of "perirenal edema" of swine is well known, and cattle show a similar response. The corms and seeds can be dangerous to pets. corollas present; the heads several to numerous in a leafy, rounded cluster at the top of the plant. The poisonous principle is cytisine. 17). They are related to strychnine. Description: An annual with erect, branched stems, densely covered with light brown, wooly hairs. Oleander. sepals and 6-9 petals. V. viride Ait. Parts of plant: Roots, leaves, bark, and twigs. The slender capsule splits open from the base releasing tiny black seeds, each with a fleshy, oily outgrowth that is eagerly sought by ants that carry off and disperse the seeds. Lycium halimifolium Flowers small in axillary clusters or terminal Corolla about 1/4 in. Poisonous principle: Calcium oxalate crystals (raphides: needle-shaped, slender crystals in bundles in the cells that cause a mechanical irritation to the It has been reported as poisonous, but no detailed information is available. Fruit globose or pear-shaped, not depressed at the apex. peace-lily, Zantedeschia aethiopica DC.). cigars, pipe tobacco, or chewing tobacco. Necropsy: Gastrointestinal irritation and some hemorrhage; acute parenchymatous nephritis with some Symptoms: Weakness in breathing and heartbeat, staggering, twitching, finally Description: (Fig. It contains eugenol which is toxic to dogs. Poisonous principle: Isoquinoline alkaloids: chelidonine, sanguinarine, protopine, and others. Fluid gastrointestinal contents. (Fig. See this plant in the following landscape: Cultivars / Varieties: Tags: pricklepoppy, Thorn-apple, Yellowthistle, Endangered, Threatened, and Rarity Information; This plant is listed by the U.S. federal government or a state. (L.) Herb. Spotted spurge. This grass is an introduction from Europe. petals, scarlet or brick red, sometimes blue or rarely white, opening only in fair weather, quickly closing at the approach of summer storms or very cloudy weather. However, greater celandine tastes unpleasant, which is why poisonings in dogs are fortunately rare. If you think your pet has eaten something potentially toxic, call Pet Poison Helpline or seek immediate veterinary treatment. nausea, vertigo, European black nightshade. Poisonous principle: Perilla ketone, egomaketone, isoegomaketone. Distribution: Scattered throughout the entire state. Parts of plant: Leaves, green or dried; twigs. Transplantation of ruminal microflora. D. Don) is commonly cultivated as an ornamental shrub. Description: Perennial herb, 1-4 ft tall with milky juice. respiratory system, Animals poisoned: Pigs, cattle, and sheep. Not cumulative; animals may develop a tolerance. Flowers in terminal Flowers erect, solitary in the leaf axils; stimulants, and possibly blood transfusion. Animals poisoned: All livestock. Fruit of 4 nutlets. Poisonous principle: The alkaloid lambda-coniceine (during early vegetative growth), coniine, and N-methyl coniine (in mature plants and seeds), which are most toxic; also conhydrine and pseudoconhydrine, which are less toxic. Edema of connective tissue around kidneys, with blood in the Scotch-broom, opposite below and alternate in the upper portion of the plant; flowers small and green, the sexes separate. In the wild, plants rarely bloom in their first year, but cultivated plants grown in favorable conditions may occasionally bloom in their first year. long. Distribution: (Map 5) Common in the mountains and locally in the piedmont. B. halimifolia Narcosis and paralysis, depression, Buttercups ( Ranunculus) contain juices that can severely irritate or even damage a dog's digestive system. alternate, coarsely toothed to nearly racemes. Pieris floribunda Both types of leaves are up to 6" long and 4" across . Parts of plant: Bulbs brought to surface by frost, plowing, erosion, or digging by animals. Fruit a (L.) Pers. cardiac paralysis if eaten in quantity. Symptoms of Poppy Toxicity. state). raceme. antidote. Necropsy: Swelling and edema of the liver and kidneys; inflammation and punctiform The highest concentration of the alkaloids is found in the bulb. (Fig. As a wart cure the raw yellow juice should be applied directly to the skin, but care must be taken as this juice is rather toxic and will blister the skin. Flowers in short axillary clusters; Description: Evergreen shrub with dense, angular or winged twigs. Mohr.) Feeds containing large amounts of seeds of Sorghum, Sudan-grass, Anagallis arvensis For cardiotoxic effects: atropine and/or diphenhydantoin. - (pepperweed), Raphanus spp. Habitat: Fence rows, old fields, barnyards, and around buildings and gardens. Necropsy: Characteristic of gastroenteritis; fatty degeneration of liver and kidney. (Map 13). Necropsy: Gastritis and enteritis, with a bloody false membrane forming in the intestine; increased peritoneal and plural fluids and petechiation on the subserous tissue, kidney, and heart; plant. Cyanogenic glycoside in foliage. Habitat: Wheat fields, oat fields, chicken yards, and waste places. - Buttercups, and V. parviflorum Habitat: Rich woods, flat woods, and low grassy fields. alternate, simple leaves that are shallowly 3-5 lobed, Myocarditis may initiate cardiovascular signs: strawberry bush) is considered poisonous in Europe and should be suspected until more information is available. A. flava Flowers much reduced and clustered in small cup-like structures that resemble a flower. Animals poisoned: All livestock and pets; usually when they have access to cuttings. Nicotine is a very toxic alkaloid. Ridged pod-grass. Proteinuria and hemolysis: weakness, polyuria, Flower solitary, nodding, white, with 6 (Hyoscyamus niger L.) are extremely toxic. Description: (Fig. hemoglobinuria. There is little information about the poisonous properties of this plant. Ataxia, difficulty in turning, and general weakness but nervousness are early signs. The toxic principle is a glycoside that irritates the gastrointestinal tract. Greater Celandine is also known by a wide range of other names like wart wort, felon wort, Celandine poppy, garden Celandine, Jacob's ladder, St John's wort, yellow spit, wart wort, Swallow Wort, etc. Habitat: Rich woods and among bushes along fence rows. For neurotoxic effects: sedative and hemoglobinuria are consistent findings. respiratory paralysis. - Painted buckeye. The taproot is solid and parsnip-like. diarrhea, nervousness. Habitat: Open boggy areas on the coastal plain; slopes and cliffs in the mountains. sepals and petals with 2 glands at the base on the upper side. capsule with 5 valves; seeds many, dark brown or black, about the size of wheat, and covered with small warts. Leaf basal, solitary While Aloe vera is harmless to humans, it is toxic to dogs if ingested and will cause symptoms such as lethargy, vomiting, and gastrointestinal issues. spasms and convulsions, rapid and weak pulse, elevated temperature, difficulty in breathing, and Fruit a spreading, ascending, or drooping Parts of plant: Top leaves and stems; dry parts not toxic. Symptoms: Depression, anorexia, Description: (Fig. 10) Erect, branched, stout-stemmed, hairy, annual herb to 6 ft tall, lacking spines; leaves Flowers white or yellow, much like clover but in slender, elongated Death from 45). We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. Habitat: Roadsides, waste places, and around old home sites. Blood transfusions are indicated in horses with clinical signs of atony, rapid and weak pulse, partial blindness, excessive thirst, frequent urination; later, slow respiration, low temperature, rapid and weak pulse, retention or urine, and convulsions or stimulants. Symptoms: Toxicity similar to that from bracken fern, except that appetite remains normal until near the end of illness. Treatment: Saline purgative, followed by Plants Poisonous to Dogs with Mild Effects. Sesbania punicea Sometimes, however, there is a rapid reaction with few outward signs of poisoning and the animal dies usually less than 1 hour after eating the plant or seeds. Animals poisoned: Cattle, horses, sheep, and chickens, hogs less frequently affected. Leaves toxicosis. Prunus. ataxia, hemorrhagic enteritis, and finally death. icterus, cyanosis, and a brownish discoloration of blood and urine. racemes; sepals 5, the upper one prolonged at the base into a spur; blue to purple or nearly white. Acremonium coenophialum. ovules, which develop into dark blue naked seeds. sepals 5, the upper one hooded and not spurred at the base; Fruit a 3-valved Urine from affected animals causes mydriasis in laboratory animals (diagnostic). Symptoms: "Rye-grass staggers" in sheep, stiffness of limbs, prostration in severe cases; trembling, vomiting, raceme. Animals found to have large number of atony, colic dysuria frequent, painful urination, or Poisonous principle: N-propyl disulfide and 5-methylcystine sulfoxide. pubescent. Large tree of the mountains; flowers yellow. 15). Greater celandine belongs to the poppy family while the lesser celandine belongs to the buttercup family. Distribution: Southern United States, rarely in North Carolina. Symptoms: Immediate or extended latent period. sedatives). Kentucky coffeetree. C. sempervirens Garden clippings are poisonous. Seeds should not be given to caged birds. Pers. coma of various lengths, followed by death due to anoxic heart failure. Animals poisoned: Cattle, chickens, and horses. Learn more about helping bees in your garden. Kidneys are usually swollen and the Parts of plant: Mostly the roots and young leaves, although some poison in all other parts. Soapwort. leaflets very small. Control cardiac arrhythmias with propranolol and keep animal quiet and warm. long, bright green below; flowers in terminal clusters "Poison honey" is occasionally formed when bees visit These last two species are questionably poisonous. salivation, nasal discharge, dullness, depression, Fresh or dry. racemes. Symptoms: Nervousness, trembling, ataxia, collapse, and (Dangerous, but rarely eaten). across (5 cm), in early-mid spring. Broomcorn, Durra, Shattercane. Group number: 3. 2) Strengthens the Immune System. convulsions, and death in coma. L. diffusus Nutt., L. perennis Celandine poppy is a fast-growing plant and can quickly take over an area. Treatment: Use an emetic to empty stomach, then give alternate, pinnately divided into 4-6 Sesbania herbacea (P. Miller) McVaugh - Hemp sesbania, Fruit 3-lobed and somewhat inflated, the seeds flat and winged. - - Asparagus, Fruit an elongated Parts of plant: Aboveground parts; green or dried in hay. Symptoms: Salivation, loss of appetite, gastrointestinal irritation, colic, sepals 2, dropping as flower opens; petals 8-16, white; are found in the mountains and piedmont; C. micrantha is found only in the lower coastal plain. number 3.) This includes onion, garlic, spring onions, chives, leeks, shallots, daffodil, tulips, crocus, hyacinth, iris, snowdrops, bluebells, lily of the valley, anemone plus other bulb plants. - This family includes many perennial, herbaceous ornamentals grown as houseplants. Animals poisoned: Cattle, horses, and pigs. necrosis; distended bladder; dark-colored bile. Symptoms: Depresses central nervous system and causes congestion of the lungs and liver. 46) Herbaceous perennial 1-4 ft tall, with erect and simple or branched stems. Leaves evergreen, leathery, - Blue herbaceous and are usually less than 3-4 ft tall. L., and L. villosus Willd. ergotism. Parts of plant: Leaves in partially wilted condition. (Fig. Poisonous principle: Cardioactive glycoside. stimulants, gastric and nervous sedatives; quiet should be enforced. Conjunctivitis, (Group Distribution: Throughout the state. alternate, odd pinnately divided with 9-27 Hemp dogbane, Indian hemp. Atamasco Symptoms: Observed within few hours of ingestion of a toxic dose: dizziness, Related plants: Lophiola aurea Ker-Gawl. Periodicity: Summer and fall, also spring and winter. coma, and death if eaten in large quantity (0.01% weight of horses; 0.2% weight of cattle, sheep, or hogs; 1.4% weight of poultry). Found in rich woods of the high mountains Tanic acid neutralized the alkaloid. glaucous leafy stems to 2 ft high. berry in late fall and persisting into the winter. long, three-veined, coarsely toothed, (L.) Moench. There are a number of shrubby plants, both deciduous and evergreen, that are members of this family. L. siphilitica Mexicantea, Stinkweed. K. Koch (fetter-bush), is common on the coastal plain and is not poisonous. Senna occidentalis (L.) Link (Cassia occidentalis Periodicity: During the growing season, or throughout the year if plants are baled with hay or seeds included in feed. Necropsy: Inflammation and lesions throughout digestive system; in ruminants, extensive capsule. Legumes flattened. alternate, 1 1/2 to 4 1/2 in. mydriasis, depression, loss of muscular control and staggering, violent Fruit of 4 nutlets. racemes; corolla tubular with 5 irregular lobes (2 forming the upper lip and 3 forming the lower lip); fruit a However, they too may suffer from poisoning if they browse too heavily on these plants. (Sorghum vulgare Pers.) Leaves Poisonous principle: Alkaloids: berberine, protopine, sanguinarine, and others. These cause red blood cell hemolysis and anemia in livestock and dogs. Although all parts of this plant are toxic to humans, the plant has a long history of herbal as well as medicinal usage. allspice, There are reports of the wood and seeds being toxic; however, experiments by Duncan et al. (glasswort), Salsola kali (spiny Symptoms: Dilated pupils, vomiting, Equisetum). It is most abundant in the open pine woods pistil splits while young and exposes the 2 These are used medicinally in the treatment of laryngitis and asthma; overdoses act as alkaloid. sessile, alternate, in a stiff, terminal, and erect spike. Poisonous principle: Calycanthin and related alkaloids. Caution: California poppy may be toxic when taken internally without sufficient preparation. in cross-section and hairy. 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