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Columbine Toxicity in Dogs
Columbines (Aquilegia species) contain diterpenoid alkaloids that can be toxic to dogs. These alkaloids can cause a range of symptoms, including:
- Gastrointestinal: Vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain
- Neurological: Tremors, seizures, drowsiness
- Cardiovascular: Irregular heart rate, decreased blood pressure
- Other: Drooling, salivation, weakness
What to Do if Your Dog Ate a Columbine:
1. Call Your Veterinarian Immediately:
Seek professional veterinary care as soon as possible. Time is of the essence in cases of columbine toxicity.
2. Identify the Columbine Plant:
If possible, bring a sample of the plant with you to the veterinary clinic. This will help the veterinarian confirm the diagnosis and determine the severity of the poisoning.
3. Decontamination:
If the dog ingested the columbine within the past 1-2 hours, your veterinarian may induce vomiting to remove any remaining plant material from the digestive tract.
4. Supportive Care:
Treatment will focus on managing the symptoms of the toxicity and supporting the dog until the alkaloids are eliminated from the body. This may include:
- Activated charcoal: To absorb any remaining toxins
- Intravenous fluids: To maintain hydration and blood pressure
- Anti-vomiting and anti-diarrheal medications: To control gastrointestinal symptoms
- Anticonvulsant medications: To stop seizures
- Cardiac monitoring: To track the heart rate and rhythm
5. Prognosis:
The prognosis for dogs that have ingested columbine depends on the amount consumed, the promptness of treatment, and the dog’s overall health. With prompt veterinary care, most dogs will recover fully. However, severe toxicity can be life-threatening.
Prevention:
- Keep columbines and other toxic plants out of reach of dogs.
- Supervise dogs when they are outside.
- Be aware of the potential toxicity of plants in your yard and neighborhood.
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