May
8
2008
9:46am
Azalea, Rhododendron (Rhododendron spp.) Rhododendron species contain Grayanotoxin which affect sodium channels in cell membranes, leading to neurologic, gastrointestinal, and cardiovascular dysfunction. Grayanotoxins are found in all parts of the plant. As few as two leaves may cause serious poisonings. Clinical signs in dogs and cats include vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, weakness, depression, cardiac arrhythmias, hypotension, shock, cardiopulmonary arrest, pulmon… read more
