Warning signs: Lethargy, refusal to eat, regurgitation.
If you suspect poisoning: remove any plant material, keep a sample, and call your vet or ASPCA Animal Poison Control at (888) 426-4435 immediately.
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Oleander
SevereCardiac glycosides disrupt heart rhythm; can be fatal in small amounts.
- Severe
Grayanotoxins cause vomiting, weakness, abnormal heart rhythm.
Caustic sap burns the mouth and eyes.
- Moderate
Calcium oxalate crystals cause oral pain, swelling and drooling.
- Moderate
Calcium oxalate crystals irritate the mouth and throat.
- Moderate
Oral irritation, drooling and difficulty swallowing.
- Mild
Saponins cause vomiting and diarrhea.
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General information only, not veterinary advice. Toxicity varies with the amount eaten and the animal's size.