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Japanese Yew Is Poisonous To Pets
Plant Name:
Japanese Yew
Scientific Name:
Taxus sp.
Family:
Taxaceae
Toxins:
Taxine
Poisoning Symptoms:
Sudden death from acute cardiac failure, early Symptoms:- muscular tremors, dyspnea, seizures in dogs.
Additional Information:
Japanese Yew is yet another name for a member of the extremely deadly Yew family or genus Podocarpus or taxus species. There has been some dispute over the correct naming of the plant and it can be found under a variety of aliases such as Yew Podocarp, Yew Pine, Japanese Podocarp, Buddhist Pine, Southern Yew, Longleaf Podocarp, Buddhist Pine, Disciples-of-Buddha Pine, Pine Yew, and Japanese Yew, Kusa-maki plant, Lo-han-sung, and Inu-Maki.
First Aid:
Induce vomiting within 30 minutes of ingestion and administer activated charcoal slurry. Warning by inducing vomiting there is the risk of triggering cardiac or central nervous system complications. Seek Emergency Medical Veterinary Attention. The veterinarian may use cardiac drug therapy but success is unlikely.
Species Affected:
Toxic To Dogs
Toxic To Cats
Toxic To Horses
