Suspected cycad (Cycas revoluta) intoxication in dogs
Botha, C.J.; Naudé, T.W.; Swan, G.E.; Ashton, M.M.; van der Wateren, J.F.
Journal of the South African Veterinary Association 62(4): 189-190
1991
ISSN/ISBN: 1019-9128 PMID: 1770498 Document Number: 375070
Three dogs which ingested part of the stem of a Japanese cycad (Cycas revoluta) vomited repeatedly within hours after ingestion, showed marked depression, severely congested mucous membranes, increased thirst and profuse salivation. Subsequent haematological and blood chemical investigation revealed elevated serum concentrations of alanine transaminase, an initial mild lymphocytopenia, thrombocytopenia and a leucocytosis. The dogs recovered uneventfully.