Poisonous Plants for Cats and Dogs Kept in House 1: Dieffenbachia spp., Melia azedarach, Ricinus communis, Euphorbia pulcherrima, Narcissus spp.

Authors : Ali BİLGİLİ, Basak HANEDAN, Muhammet UYSAL

Pages : 104-112

Doi:10.38093/cupmap.828624

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Publication Date : 2020-12-24

Article Type : Review Paper

Abstract :Poisonous plants are responsible for many poisoning events. These plants are commonly grown in homes and gardens and are eaten by dogs and cats. In this context, it was dealt with poisonous effects of especially Dieffenbachia spp., chinaberry tree insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(Melia azedarach);, castor bean insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(Ricinus communis);, poinsettia insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(Euphorbia pulcherrima); and daffodil insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(Narcissus spp.); from plants leading to poisoning, grown commonly in parks, gardens, and homes, in our country. The plant species leading to poisoning for both dogs and cats were presented in Table. In addition, comprehensive information was presented on their adverse effects in different organ and tissues occurring in the result that they are eaten by dogs and cats, their clinical signs, and their treatments. The concise knowledge was given on the required measures for preventing poisoning of animals kept in home with these plants in also our country, as in world countries.
Keywords : Dogs, cats, poisonous plants