Matsubagiku (Dendranthema indicum var. parviflorum) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to Japan and Korea. The plant is also known as Chrysanthemum indicum var. parviflorum or Pyrethrum indicum var. parviflorum. The common names for the plant include autumn chrysanthemum, painted daisy, and feverfew.
Matsubagiku is a herbaceous perennial plant that typically grows to a height of 1-2 feet. The leaves are deeply lobed and pinnately divided. The flowers are daisy-like and range in color from white to pink to purple. The plant blooms in the fall.
All parts of the matsubagiku plant are toxic to animals, including dogs. The toxic component of the plant is pyrethrin, which is a natural insecticide. Pyrethrin can cause a variety of symptoms in dogs, including:
- Gastrointestinal symptoms: vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain
- Neurological symptoms: tremors, seizures, paralysis
- Respiratory symptoms: difficulty breathing, respiratory depression
- Cardiovascular symptoms: arrhythmias, hypotension
- Death
If you think your dog has eaten any part of a matsubagiku plant, call your veterinarian immediately. Treatment will depend on the severity of the symptoms.
Prevention is the best way to protect your dog from matsubagiku poisoning. Keep your dog away from the plant and do not allow them to eat any part of it. If you are unsure whether or not a plant is poisonous, err on the side of caution and keep your dog away from it.
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