Toxic to dogs · Plants

Is African Wonder Tree toxic to dogs?

Extreme severity No safe amount — No amount is considered safe.

Yes, African Wonder Tree is extremely toxic to dogs. Even a small amount can be life-threatening, so treat any exposure as an emergency and contact a vet immediately. No amount is considered safe.

Symptoms to watch for

  • Inappetance
  • Drooling
  • Abdominal pain
  • Vomiting
  • Severe bloody diarrhea
  • Abdominal straining
  • Weakness
  • Trembling
  • Hypotension
  • Sudden collapse
  • Death

How vets treat it

Immediate veterinary intervention is required for decontamination, aggressive fluid therapy, and supportive care for gastrointestinal distress and hypotension.

Why it's dangerous

Ricin is a glycoprotein that prevents protein synthesis within cells, leading to severe systemic failure.

Toxic compound: Ricin

Good to know

This plant has a very narrow margin of safety; even a very small ingestion of the beans can be fatal.

Sources

This page is informational and is not veterinary advice. If your pet has been exposed to something risky, contact your vet or an animal poison control line right away.

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