1. Confine your pet to prevent self-trauma/injury.
  2. Contact your veterinarian immediately.
  3. Your veterinarian may instruct you to induce vomiting, however, do not induce vomiting unless instructed to.

TOXICITY

MODERATE

CLINICAL SIGNS

Clinical signs occur in 6 to 24 hours following ingestion, most commonly within 12 hours

  • Weakness or paralysis (especially in hindlimbs)
  • Stiffness (especially in hindlimbs)
  • Joint pain
  • Uncoordinated or wobbly gait (ataxia)
  • Reluctance to stand
  • Difficulty walking
  • Depression
  • Fever
  • Vomiting
  • Abdominal pain
  • Pale mucus membranes
  • Blindness (temporary)
  • Tremors

TREATMENT

If vomiting is severe, an anti-emetic may be required.Intravenous fluid therapy may be required if vomiting leads to dehydration. Pain relief may be required.

REFERENCES

Bough M (2011) Food-Associated Intoxications. In: Small Animal Toxicology Essentials ed. RH Poppenga and SM Gwaltney-Brant. London: Wiley-Blackwell. Pp211-212.

BSAVA (2012) BSAVA/VPIS Guide to Common Canine and Feline Poisons. Gloucester: BSAVA.

McKenzie RA (2007) Poisoning of companion animals by garden and houseplants in Queensland: a veterinary practice survey. Australian Veterinary Journal 85:467-468.

McKenzie RA, Purvis-Smith GR, Allan SJ, CzerwonkaLedez BJ, Hick LM, Dunn MS, King IM, Deely D, Kelly WR, Day CT (2000) Macadamia nut poisoning of dogs. Australian Veterinary Practitioner 30:6-10.