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Pothos / Devil's Ivy
PERIGOSOPothos contains calcium oxalate crystals that cause painful oral irritation.
Nível de toxicidade
5/10Porque é perigoso
This trailing vine is one of the most common houseplants and dogs are often attracted to its dangling leaves.
science
A ciência
Insoluble calcium oxalate crystals (raphides)Pothos (Epipremnum aureum) contains raphides — bundles of insoluble calcium oxalate needles — that physically pierce mouth and throat tissues when chewed. Pain and swelling typically appear within minutes.
Fontes
- •ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center
- •VCA Animal Hospitals — Toxicology
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Doses e limites
Symptoms are usually self-limiting with rinsing and time. Persistent vomiting or breathing difficulty warrants vet care.
Sintomas a vigiar
warningDrooling
warningPawing at mouth
warningVomiting
warningLip and tongue swelling
warningDifficulty swallowing
emergency
Se o seu cão ingeriu Pothos / Devil's Ivy
Contacte imediatamente o seu veterinário ou uma linha de emergência para envenenamento animal. Não induza o vómito a menos que seja indicado por um veterinário.
callEncontrar veterinário de emergência