Intoxication by Cycas revoluta Thunb in dog: Case report

Authors

  • Ana Greice Borba Leite Centro Universitário Maurício de Nassau

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31533/pubvet.v16n04a1085.1-5

Keywords:

Canine, hepatotoxic, palm tree-sagu, toxic plant

Abstract

Intoxication by toxic plants is an occurrence of great importance in veterinary medicine. Cycas revoluta Thunb is widely used for ornamentation and is occasionally involved in cases of poisoning in animals because of its toxic components. The objective of the present work is to report a case of intoxication caused by the ingestion of the plant Cycas revoluta Thunb by a dog. A male canine, Golden Retriever breed, 6 months old, weighing 22 kg, was treated after ingesting the stem of the Cycas revoluta Thunb plant. In the anamnesis and physical examination, the animal showed signs of intoxication, such as vomiting, yellowish urine and jaundiced mucous membranes. After treatment, the patient did not improve and died. Based on the findings in this report, it is concluded that Cyca revoluta is toxic to companion animals.

Published

2022-04-22

Issue

Section

Medicina veterinária

How to Cite

Intoxication by Cycas revoluta Thunb in dog: Case report. (2022). Pubvet, 16(04). https://doi.org/10.31533/pubvet.v16n04a1085.1-5