If you have any reason to suspect your pet has ingested something toxic, please contact your veterinarian or one of the other resources listed:
• ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center 24-hour hotline at (888) 426-4435
• Pet Poison Helpline® 24-hour animal poison control service at (855) 764-7661
Oleander
Common Name: Oleander
Scientific Name: Nerium oleander
The oleander is commonly used in many gardens and landscapes. This evergreen shrub or small tree is toxic to animals and ingestion can be fatal. It is important to keep unsupervised pets away from areas in which oleanders are planted.
Signs and symptoms of toxicity: vomiting, cardiac arrhythmia, and low blood sugar
Toxic consumption: The minimum threshold for toxicity is not known and suspected consumption should be reported immediately.
References:
– Page C, Murtaugh RJ. Hypoglycemia associated with oleander toxicity in a dog. J Med Toxicol. 2015 Mar;11(1):141-3.
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