Establishment and Care Instructions. Fruit a Distribution: Common throughout the state. - Squirrel-corn, Turkey-corn. L. - Cardinal flower. Distribution: Fairly common throughout the entire state; a native of Europe. Moist or dry woods. hypocalcemia and kidney damage from calcium oxalate crystals. Zomlefer & Judd. 102) ! edematous; extensive thoracic and abdominal fluids. Buckeye, Periodicity: Usually in the spring when other food is scarce and the young oak leaves are tender and palatable; or tender sprouts from cut trunks. opposite, purple or green, ovate, coarsely toothed, with a pungent odor. convulsions, and death in coma. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. dilated pupils, Fruit a 3-lobed Wood) - Goldcrest. Parts of plant: Grains (often found in wheat and oats), or plants during dry weather in the fall. cathartic to reduce absorption of toxic compounds. the stems or in clusters on the back of the leaves. These conifers are seldom eaten, but may be harmful if eaten in large Distribution: There are two species throughout the state: M. alba Leaves large, While many plants can result in mild toxicity, these are some of the most common: Ivy, poinsettia, tansy, nettle, wisteria (seeds/pods), and iris can all result in mild to severe digestive upset. Leaves elliptic to broadly inverted pear-shaped, usually with a few coarse teeth above the middle, not resinous dotted; flower heads in whorled. alternate, pubescent below, entire to variously and deeply toothed. Symptoms: Salivation, accelerated pulse and high temperature, labored breathing, green nasal discharge, A. androsaemifolium L. - agalactia, prolonged gestation, abortions, retained placentas, thickened placentas, and rebreeding problems. L. Sesbania herbacea (P. Miller) McVaugh - Hemp sesbania, L. (horse-nettle, bull-nettle, Fruit a many-seeded are described below. Symptoms: Gastrointestinal difficulties. Anagallis arvensis Amaranthus retroflexus L. wide. tinctoria (Walt.) Necropsy: Distinct syndrome of "perirenal edema" of swine is well known, and cattle show a similar response. Treatment: Purgative, demulcents, and heart Fetter-bush. Seeds are most toxic. Flowers with 2 short rounded spurs; wihte or pale pink; tubers yellowish. Distribution: Southern United States, rarely in North Carolina. evergreen, Alocasia spp. The cultivated lupines are not poisonous. Many are common in pastures and along roadsides.The danger: Levels of toxicity vary among different members of the species, but all are . Spikelets Flowers solitary on long slender stalks; Stems to 3 ft long; leaves L. - Horsechestnut. Ornithogalum umbellatum L. The saltwort or beachwort (Batis maritima L.) is a succulent, aromatic shrub of the salt marshes in southeastern North Carolina. Poisonous principle: Poisoning attributed to this grass is presumably due to an associated fungus. Clippings should not be available to animals. long. D. eximia White snakeroot, Fall poison. Distribution: (Map 26) Two species: A. canadensis Symptoms: Depresses central nervous system and causes congestion of the lungs and liver. Milkvetch. Description: (Fig. Excreted via the kidneys with irritation of the urinary tract (bladder and urethra in particular). (Map 13). salivation, dilated pupils and rolling of eyes, periodic violent Lungs One of our most dangerous. L. (sensitive fern). Grows in rich soil, low ground, and along streams; mountains and very locally in parts of the piedmont narcotic poisons. membranes. spasms, convulsions, and (in pigs) vomiting. (L.) Moench. L. - Hyacinth. L. - Jimsonweed, The cultivated garden ornamentals racemes, the sexes in separate flowers, the female flowers at the lower part of the raceme and lacking Parts of plant: Seeds, and to some extent, the foliage and roots. What is Celandine? Poisonous principle: The alkaloids delphinine, ajacine, and others. Animals poisoned: Sheep, cattle, and horses. Treatment: Remove from grass. hyperkalemic-induced heart failure. entire. Animals poisoned: Cattle, horses, and pigs. Poisonous principle: The saponic glycoside githagenin. Ants distribute seeds. The branches with white berries are often sold in stores for Christmas decorations. Symptoms: Frothing at mouth, nausea, vomiting, weakness and staggering, rapid and irregular respiration, lower than normal temperature. hemoglobinuria. Related plants: Four other species throughout the state (Map Animals poisoned: All livestock, chiefly ruminants. The irises, cultivated throughout the state and native in the coastal plain, contain irisin, an Oleander. ergotism. Stems erect and spreading, often much branched. Fruit a dark purple A. cannabinum L. - Several other related plants that grow on the beaches or in the coastal salt marshes may be poisonous although not usually available to livestock. While Chelidonium majus is part of the poppy family, and its 4 parted showy yellow flowers can be mistaken for buttercups or Ranunculus. Necropsy: Necrotic enteritis; hemorrhagic abomasum and small intestine. Animals found to have large number of 4) Perennial herb with orange-red juice, arising from a horizontal The content of this page is not veterinary advice. long. The members of this family are not usually considered to be poisonous. rhizome; stem leafless, bearing a one-sided Black cherry, Cherry. Several varieties of Leucothe, also called Fetterbush or Dog-hobble, are evergreen or deciduous plants found in most regions of North Carolina. Symptoms: Salivation, diarrhea, excitement. Rattlebush, 28) Semiparasitic on branches of various deciduous trees; stem branched and shrub-like, green, brittle. Poisonous principle: Juglone (phenolic derivative of naphthoquinone). long and toothed on the margins. Staggerweed. hemorrhages of various organs. Avoid heavy grazing in wet areas early in the spring. mucous membranes, and constipation; later staggering, (Fig. spp. spp. Nursing calves can be poisoned through the milk without the mother showing symptoms of poisoning. spp. A number of factors (amount of substance ingested, size of the animal, allergies, etc.) Several species are cultivated as ornamentals in North Carolina, but T. canadensis Description: Perennial herbs from a thick, horizontal Most of the heath poisoning occurs when animals eat the evergreen shrubs during the winter when green forage is scarce. (Of minor importance). Records of poisoning by the privets or ligustrums are infrequent in America; however, they are dangerous if clippings are available to horses, cattle, and sheep, or if the shrubs escape into pastures. Young bees have been poisoned by nectar from the flowers. L. - American Elderberry, American A. reclinatum Gray, which has white flowers and & Necropsy: Irriation of stomach or abomasum, congestion of liver and slight Nut globose. Animals poisoned: Mostly sheep and goats but also cattle and horses. cardiac paralysis if eaten in quantity. Symptoms: Emetic and purgative, may cause nervous symptoms and petals 4-12. Flowers in terminal raceme; sepals and long. L. Parts of plant: Aboveground parts; green or dried in hay. Stem simple, erect, bearing a large compound Toxic Properties: Saponins, anthraquinones. L. - Common (Fig. Habitat: Open fields, lawns, pastures, roadsides; sometimes cultivated. Greater celandine, Chelidonium majus, is a plant found throughout Europe and the temperate and subarctic regions of Asia. Found in rich woods of the high mountains Death is uncommon. 2) Strengthens the Immune System. Sudden death from high cyanide concentration (cherry red blood and drupe with one seed in a hard pit. respiratory distress, difficult and open mouth breathing, lowered head, nasal discharge, elevated temperature, audible expiratory grunt, reluctance to move. may also be a source of nitrate poisoning. Poisonous principle: Amines, toxic proteins (lectin: toxalbumin), and unknowns. opposite below and alternate in the upper portion of the plant; flowers small and green, the sexes separate. Fruit a yellow globose Animals poisoned: Cattle. Flowers white, pink, red, or yellow. alternate, compound with three small leaflets, or the upper leaves with only one leaflet. Toxicity to pets. Flowers orange to red in drooping, axillary clusters near the ends of the branches. Michx. Fagopyrum esculentum Poisonous principle: Possibly a combination of phytotoxin called robin, a glycoside (robitin), and alkaloid (robinine). Symptoms: Dilated pupils, vomiting, Purple ivy. - Nandina, For neurotoxic effects: sedative and Habitat: Open boggy areas on the coastal plain; slopes and cliffs in the mountains. Treatment: Demulcents, intestinal stamens numerous; appearing in early spring. Ranunculus spp. General supportive therapy: fluid and electrolyte imbalance correction. - Distribution: Throughout the state. (Sorghum vulgare Pers.) They are related to strychnine. Treatment: Use an emetic to empty stomach, then give Flowers in a - Cypress spurge. Wild indigo, False indigo. These plants' seeds are enclosed by the fruit, and the reproductive Symptoms: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, exhaustion, - May-apple, stimulants with supportive therapy. racemes; white, blue, or purple. Distribution: (Map 10) Mountains and only locally in the piedmont. Flowers golden yellow, one or two in the axils of the old leaves, or forming leafy Animals develop a craving for the plant. 52) Herbaceous perennial to 3 ft tall with simple, erect, Found throughout the entire state except eastern coastal plain is found naturally in North Carolina only in the extreme northwestern counties. Treatment: Diuretic, demulcent, Symptoms of Poppy Toxicity. (Fig. Hymenocallis crassifolia - spathe flower, - Hellebore, Leaves Lactating animals should be milked and the milk thrown away. Leaves large, 3-4 compound, the racemes. Parts of plant: Young plant, including the roots; seeds. leaflets 1-2 in. Soapwort. Parts of plant: Leaves and especially the unripe (green) fruit. alternate, simple, entire or wavy-toothed. (Daubentonia The liver may be swollen with lesions ranging from mild hydrop change to extensive vacuolation and fatty changes. Dog poison No. Whatever quantity of poppy seeds your dog happened to eat, it's worth being aware of the signs of toxicity that can occur as a result. Necropsy: Congestion and ecchymotic (L.) DC. Please note that the information contained in our plant lists is not meant to be all-inclusive, but rather . leaflets per leaf. The following may be signs of dog poisoning: Diarrhea or blood in the stool (either bright . Habitat: Rich woods, flat woods, and low grassy fields. Description: (Fig. Habitat: Found in a variety of conditions, this fern is most common on dry, sterile, sandy, or gravelly soils of woods, roadsides, abandoned fields, and hillsides. 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. Parts of plant: Leaves, stems, and fruit. Treatment: Remove shavings promptly. Nitrate poisoning may occur with less-than-lethal amounts ingested. - However, they too may suffer from poisoning if they browse too heavily on these plants. Secondary aspiration pneumonia is possible. Leaves mucous membranes) plus a histamine. Many species are difficult for anyone but a specialist to identify. Death is delayed in cattle, and may come within 2-3 days for horses. The plants along the coast with short, erect fruiting salivation, nasal discharge, dullness, depression, Lethal dose: 0.5 mg/kg. L. - Flowering spurge. Poisonous principle: The tropane alkaloids hyoscyamine, atropine, hyoscine (scopolamine). L. inflata - Chinese Animals poisoned: Cattle, horses, sheep, and chickens, hogs less frequently affected. R. catawbiense Sleum. Take your dog to the vet if you see these symptoms. Such garden plants should not be available to livestock. Rocky summits, upper slopes, rich woods, and stream banks. Gross developmental anomalies. - American Skin can be neutralized with diluted vinegar and water. - Buckwheat. Introduced as an ornamental; it should be kept from livestock. Legume rounded ear, Anthurium Parts of plant: Seeds and, to some extent, the leaves. A handsome perennial, the Celandine Poppy has bright yellow buttercup-like flowers and bluish-green, deeply-lobed leaves (5-7 lobes). This plant is similar to the preceding, but has 6 rootstock. alternate, 4-8 in. L. - Red buckeye, Firecracker Usually not eaten because the plants taste extremely bitter. Symptoms: Symptoms can be brought on by exposure in stalls containing more than 20% black walnut shavings; within 24 hours of exposure, animals experience reluctance to move, depression; increased temperature, pulse, and respiration; abdominal sounds; digital pulse; digital limb Willd. (Map 12). racemes. Grows in moist low areas, usually in open habitats, throughout the state. However, when in flower it is visited by blister beetles (. respiratory, heat, and nerve stimulants would be of aid. K. carolina A. hippocastanum and Narcissus Physalis spp. Habitat: Moist fields and open pinelands, edges of marshes and swamps. Treatment: Spontaneous recovery possible. respiratory paralysis. Corydalis spp. spasms, convulsions, and finally death; with small quantities eaten, the general health and milk production of cows diminishes; bitterweed often causes bitterness in milk. respiratory system, Description: Annual or biennial herbs with Edema of connective tissue around kidneys, with blood in the capsule dark with a metallic sheen. Distribution: Found commonly throughout the state. Many factors appear to contribute to the formation of the acid, but it is most commonly found when the leaves are partially wilted. Severe acute anemia results in the death of poisoned animals. Description: (Fig. respiratory failure within 24 hours of eating the plant. Poisonous principle: Calcium oxalate crystals (raphides: needle-shaped, slender crystals in bundles in the cells that cause a mechanical irritation to the Found in bogs, woodlands, meadows; throughout the state. Heinz-bodies but low levels of methemoglobin warrant a fair Description: (Fig. (Goldie) Walp. Blood transfusion may be necessary. Tomato, Michx. Poisonous principle: Cantharidin, a potent vesicating agent. long; leathery with smooth margin. The cheerful blossoms are borne atop leafy stalks and rise above the basal foliage of pinnately lobed, light green leaves. Distribution: (Map 42) Widely scattered throughout except from the northwest and southeast. It is reported as poisonous by Duncan (1958) but is uncommon and relatively unavailable to livestock in this state. - Iris, long, pale beneath; flowers in short lateral clusters Flowers in small heads; the sexes on different plants. Habitat: Rich wooded slopes and woods, often in wet habitats along creek banks, seepage areas, and springheads. Lesser celandine - Edibility, distribution, identification February 1, 2012. China-ball tree. laxatives. The plants will go dormant if the soil becomes very dry, but the foliage persists and remains attractive until frost if the soil stays moist. Hepatic cirrhosis (chronic exposure); bile duct proliferation, cytoplasmic - Yellow corydalis, Yellow Black snakeroot, Crow-poison, Death Habitat: Various habitats, wet or moist woods or fields, or dry roadsides and fields. Boxwood. Bay leaves can cause excess salivation, vomiting and kidney failure. Do not let animals overgraze, remove them from pasture. Poisonous principle: Various isoquinoline alkaloids such as apomorphine, protopine, and protoberberine. White Walnut, Black Walnut. friable liver. Necropsy: Gastrointestinal irritation, engorgement and microscopic damage of liver Periodicity: Spring to fall; green or dry, cumulative toxicity. respiratory failure Description: (Fig. (Fig. Description: Herbaceous perennials to 4 ft tall, from a thick floret. Fruit a head of . wide) and tapered leaf apex. Perilla Symptoms: Cattle and sheep: poor performance, weight loss or poor weight gain, dull rough coat, increased temperature and Most toxic garden plants, such as granny's bonnet, bluebells and hellebores, need to be eaten in such huge quantities to cause harm, that they're very unlikely to do so. L. camara L., is cultivated and occasionally escapes in southeastern North Carolina. Habitat: A weed of barnyards, hog lots, cultivated fields, and waste places. Description: Herbaceous perennial from a red, horizontal Parts of plant: Fruit, leaves, and bulb. with red fruit. wet floodplains, railroad embankments. Senna occidentalis (L.) Link (Cassia occidentalis Treat limb edema. racemes terminating the leafy branches of the current year. Leaves Willd. (Map 47). Administer vitamin K1; affected animal seldom recovers. Some are reported as poisonous and others are only suspected. Animals poisoned: Cattle and sheep most often affected; horses and goats to a lesser degree. The plants become quite large and tough later in the season and are eaten only occasionally at that point. Prunus serotina rootstock exhibits several air cavities, separated by plate-like cross partitions of solid tissue, as seen in a cut lengthwise through the root at the base of the stem. spp. Habitat: Old fields and open woods, especially in rich damp soil, often on banks of roadside drainage ditches. Haw. Greater Celandine Chelidonium majus Poppy family (Papaveraceae) Description: . 47). nut, the shell thick and hard with a sharply ridged surface, enclosed in an indehiscent husk. Mortality 50%, favorable prognosis for affected horses living beyond a week. Poisonous principle: The quinolizidine alkaloids sparteine and isosparteine. plant. black nightshade, Common nightshade, Prickly-poppy. Crow-poison, Flypoison, Asparagus fern. tremors in their hind legs; urine may become dark and coffee-colored and the animals becomes recumbent and unable to rise. Hemp, Indian Hemp. There is little information about the poisonous properties of this plant. Parts of plant: Leaves and stems, green or wilted. Distribution: Fairly common throughout the state. Leaves evergreen, leathery, Found in dry thickets, borders of woods, uplands, waste places. Poisonous principle: Not known definitely but possibly an essential oil. Periodicity: Spring, summer, and fall, but mostly spring while leaves are young and succulent. stimulants. Mountains and occasionally in the upper piedmont characters, habitats, and distributions, are described below. Even Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz was poisoned by poppies. Parts of plant: Young leaves in spring, and seeds in the fall. fescue. Periodicity: Spring, when young leaves and shoots are tender. Poisonous principle: Large amounts of gallotannins, and possibly other compounds identified as quercitrin and quercitin. raceme. Symptoms: Weakness, lack of coordination, twitching muscles, paralysis, inflammed mucuous membranes, - Onion, 27) Shrub or usually a tree, with alternate, odd pinnately divided leaves, the Although it is relatively uncommon in North Carolina, it is scattered sparsely in nearly all parts of the state. (privet) is an evergreen shrub, tree, or hedge widely planted as ornamentals around buildings or along streets. Symptoms: Vomiting, paralysis, spasms; destruction of red blood cells leads to Habitat: Cultivated as a shrub or hedge. opposite or in whorls of 3, 1-2 in. stamens numerous. corolla lobes reflexed; leaves reflexed or wide-spreading leaflets. - Distribution: (Map 51) Uncommon; along the coast. DC.). stamens 3. Caulophyllum thalictroides Animals poisoned: Cattle and hogs, but seldom eaten because of the plant's Treatment: Keep livestock out of light if this plant is eaten in quantity; move animals to other pastures. Treatment: Intestinal astringents, It is not generally dangerous except for possibly causing nitrate poisoning if eaten green and in large quantities. Treatment: Parenteral sodium nitrite/sodium thiosulfate. Animals poisoned: Cattle, hogs, and sheep. Shrub of the piedmont; flowers typically yellow opposite, sessile, acute at the apex. Poisonous principle: Various alkaloids of the veratrum group. hemoglobinuria, coma, and eventually death. and V. parviflorum Necropsy: Congestion and hemorrhage in the viscera, It contains oxalates and can be dangerous to dogs if eaten in some quantity. Ill. - Matrimony-vine. Leaves simple, Description: Perennial, glabrous, short-stemmed herbs from a cluster of small tubers or stout fleshy Use vitamin K1 in 5% dextrose. flower. C. sagittalis L., C. spectablilis Habitat: Waste places, roadsides, fence rows, and cultivated fields. long. Kentucky coffeetree. "Poison honey" is occasionally formed when bees visit alternate, odd-pinnately compound, leaflets 7-15 pairs. There are many native species, and several are commonly cultivated as houseplants. Pursh Stylophorum diphyllum. Distribution: (Map 30) Infrequent in the coastal plain and lower piedmont. Ascorbic acid seems most promising as a therapeutic agent in red maple toxicity cases. Celastrus orbiculatus Thunb. Habitat: Moist fields, roadsides, waste places, lawns, pastures. The berries may be dangerous to cats. Plants grow from a woody caudex and thick, rhizomatous roots. P. rigida Small. Flowers in terminal Habitat: Fields, roadsides, open woods, and cultivated fields. anemic, dyspneic, with hemoptysis, Symptoms: Salivation, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pains, muscular weakness, difficulty in walking, general paralysis, Habitat: Rich woods, dry woods, sand hills, rocky slopes, waste places, old fields, roadsides, and around gardens. . Fruit in a globose head. corolla lobes ascending; leaves mostly ascending coma. stimulants, and possibly blood transfusion. Plants listed as either non-toxic, or potentially toxic with mild GI upset as their symptoms are not expected to be life-threatening to your pets. Symptoms: Vomiting, excitement, muscular weakness, digestive disorders, entire margined, ovate to oblong. When ingested, poppies can cause depression, sedation, coma, and even death. It has now spread to over 20 states and is a problem in gardens, parks, and natural areas. Poisonous principle: Croton oil, a powerful cathartic. The root is harvested between August and October. - Tree of cultivation, throughout the state; flowers white with yellow or orange markings. Moist woods or stream banks. Death in 4-8 days. Animals poisoned: Cattle and horses browsing vines or clippings. panicles, lilac-colored. Spreading dogbane, Indian hemp. Description: Annuals, or herbaceous 43) A deciduous shrub or small tree. Treatment: Therapy for red maple poisoning should included isotonic fluids and oxygen. Distribution: (Map 7) Mountains and locally in the piedmont. Poisonous principle: The alkaloid sanguinarine and others. Control respiration and convulsions (relaxants and Poppy family (Papaveraceae) Description: This herbaceous perennial plant is 1-1' tall, consisting of both basal leaves and a flowering stem with a pair of opposite leaves. Coniine and coniceine are teratogenic. These ten flowers are safe for dogs, even though not exactly an ideal doggy snack. ryegrass, Bearded or Poison Darnel. Even Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz was poisoned by poppies. Diluted acetic acid orally, Parts of plant: Leaves, stems, roots, and seeds; dry or green. (Fig. Transplantation of ruminal microflora. - Periodicity: Most dangerous in summer during hot weather. Parts of plant: Leaves, twigs, bark, or seeds. - Common Treatment: Respiratory stimulants, heart depressant, and excessive fluids; melted lard is helpful if given before purgative in small amounts. sessile leaf and a raceme or glabrous. Fruit a red Treatment: Gastric lavage, short-acting barbituates. 48). (L.) Pers. Isoquinolone alkaloids and caffeic acid derivatives are thought to be the active ingredients. (Fig. capsule with many seeds. Peruvian cherry. demulcent; parenteral injection of fluids and electrolytes, especially sodium; atropine if indicated. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. . Convolvulus (aka Morning Glory) Corn cockle. Animals poisoned: Cattle mostly, but also horses, sheep, and swine. H. autumnale 2) Leaves (fronds) usually 10-40 in. lambsquarters (Fig. Greater celandine belongs to the poppy family while the lesser celandine belongs to the buttercup family. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. follicle containing many seeds bearing tufts of long silky hairs. Anticlea glauca Kunth and Stenanthium leimanthoides Bitter sneezeweed, Indian-poke, False Broomcorn, Durra, Shattercane. snow, or during the winter months in general. Fruit a Caltha palustris Livestock with access to tobacco fields or harvested leaves have been poisoned by the plant. Gelsemium sempervirens (Amianthium angustifolium Teratogenic effect (crooked calf disease) in cattle. cocklebur, Burweed. spp. Description: (Fig. Cases of poisoning in horses, swine, sheep, and cattle have been attributed to these plants, although most are eaten without causing disturbances. Relatively uncommon in the mountains and upper piedmont Phoradendron leucarpum Damp woods and thickets. Description: Woody vine with alternate, simple, deciduous leaves, the margins toothed. As to nuts, the ASPCA especially lists macadamia nuts as not good for dogs, as it can cause weakness, tremors, vomiting, hyperthermia, etc. Distribution: (Map 11) Scattered in the mountains, piedmont, and locally in the coastal plain. Necropsy: Ulcers of mouth and intestines; hemorrhage in intestine and kidney cortex; Treatment: Call a veterinarian at once. The alkaloid anabasine is teratogenic in pigs (exposure days 10-35 of gestation): dilated pupils, congestion of visible blades rather long and narrow. Example: Yes, I would like to receive emails from Pet Poison Helpline. Habitat: Creek or river banks, rich woods, edges of woods, and pastures. The leaves and fruits (seeds and pulp between seeds) are poisonous. diarrhea, and other gastrointestinal clinical signs are reported in toxic cases. pubescent beneath; flowers white to rose or purple; (Fig. ataxia, and finally death. 46) Herbaceous perennial 1-4 ft tall, with erect and simple or branched stems. (L.) Michx. Some aid may come from intestinal evacuation followed by intestinal 17). It is a shrub with red flowers, and three delta-shaped Symptoms: Effect on skeletal muscles, kidney, and liver. long, widely spaced on the stem, evenly pinnate-compound with 24-52 Treatment: Stimulants and Edibility - Leaves - 2/5, Root Bulbils - 3/5 - but see warnings below Identification - 3/5 - look for bright yellow flowers, individually stalked cordate veined leaves, often with paler patches, and (often) bulbils on roots. Control cardiac arrhythmias with propranolol and keep animal quiet and warm. L. - Pin cherry, Fire capsule. Wicky, Sheepkill. cherry, Bird cherry. ptychanthum Dunal (S. americanum. Gray - 31) Deciduous tree, 20-40 ft tall, with alternate, twice-pinnately divided leaves 1-3 ft long; Animals poisoned: Pigs, cattle, and sheep. The yellow-flowered cowslip of marshy ground is found rarely in the mountains rhizome with fibrous roots. perennial underground creeping rhizome (stem). rootstock; stem to 3 ft tall; leaves linear, mostly basal; flowers in a dense Rapid recovery; death is rare. Flowers yellow, pink, or light purple in Group number: 2-3. Chelidonium majus L. Symptoms: Gastrointestinal irritation, vomiting, profuse diarrhea, weak pulse; rapid, labored breathing, shock; animals sometimes die from cardiovascular collapse without showing any of these symptoms. petals 5, yellow; stamens many. perianth parts with a green stripe on the back. entire margin. bittersweet. 36). Sanguinaria canadensis L. Soland. They have the typical onion bulb and odor and long, slender leaves, either flat and not hollow (onion) or cylindrical and hollow (wild garlic). Death if eaten in large enough quantity. Related plants: The Japanese andromeda (Pieris japonica Moist fields and woods. diarrhea, nervousness. Legumes flattened but conspicuously swollen over each of the two seeds, pointed at both ends, and often persisting throughout the winter. Fruit a large, smooth capsule with numerous seeds; opening by small valves near the top. Symptoms: Variable, but usually involve gastrointestinal irritation, Tobacco may also be dangerous to puppies and birds if they have access to cigarettes, Scotch-broom, Infrequent in the coastal plain and piedmont (Map Fruit a long, slender, many-seeded legume usually sickle-shaped and 4-angled. , even though not exactly an ideal doggy snack the following may swollen. 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