Glory Lily Is Poisonous To Pets

Name: Glory Lily

Toxins: Colchicine

Symptoms: Irritation of the mouth and throat, abdominal pain, vomit with or without blood, diarrhea, shock, multiple organ damage, bone marrow suppression.

Additional Information: The primary toxin responsible for poisoning is Colchicine a highly poisonous compound originally used to treat gout, it was also prescribed for its ability speed defecation as well as induce vomiting. The poison alkaloid colchicine primarily acts to disrupt cellular reproduction by blocking cell growth and by stopping cell division.

Colchicine poisoning is comparable to poisoning by arsenic, with symptoms beginning 2 to 5 hours after ingestion and include irritation of the mouth and throat (burning sensation), vomiting, fever, diarrhea, abdominal pain

During the next 24-72 hours more life threatening conditions will occur such as heart failure, cardiac arrhythmias, respiratory distress, suppression of the bone marrow, kidney failure, and loss of neuromuscular involvement, this phase may last as long as 3-7 days and result in death due to respiratory failure. The is no antidote for colchicines, only timely intensive support measures will increase the animals chances of survival.

First Aid: Induce Vomiting followed by activated charcoal. Treatment will generally consist of introducing Cathartics to increase defecation and the speed at which the remaining plant product can leave the body and  administering fluids to maintain blood pressure and hydration, while monitoring the urine for signs of kidney failure.  Seek Emergency Veterinary Assistance
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