Acids

Question 1

what is the MOA of insoluble Ca oxalate? what are some expected CS?

Answer 1

MOA: penetration via needle shaped Ca-oxalate crystals
CS: Local mechanical damage, GI signs

Question 2

Soluble Oxalate MOA? CS?

Answer 2

MOA: Precipitation of Ca-oxalates in soft tissues -> Hypocalcemia and kidney damage
CS: Hypocalcemia and kidney damage

Question 3

Isocupressic acid MOA? CS?

Answer 3

MOA: vasoconstriction -> decrease uterine blood flow -> release of fetal cortisol -> abortions
CS: abortions in cattle

Question 4

Quinone MoA? CS?

Answer 4

MOA: Primary photosensitization
CS: Dermal- Erythema, pruritus, edema, necrosis of the skin, secondary bacterial infections

Question 5

Tannic acid MOA? CS?

Answer 5

MOA: Tissue damage, GI lesions and kidney damage
CS: Cattle- constipation, brown urine, atony, anorexia, depression; Monogastrics- GI signs

Question 6

Titerpene acid MOA? CS?

Answer 6

MOA: Liver damage and hepatic photosenstization
CS: depression, anorexia, constipation, diarrhea, icterus, photophobia, erythema, swelling, necrosis and sloughing of skin

Question 7

Chinese evergreen, Dumbcane, devil’s ivy, philodendrons have what toxin? what are some other plants?

Answer 7

Insoluble Ca oxalate

Peace lily, Umbrella tree, Fishtail palm

Question 8

what plants have Quinone toxin?

Answer 8

St. Johns’ wort and buckwheat

Question 9

Tannic acid plants?

Answer 9

Pride of Barbados, Oak

Question 10

Titerpene acid plants?

Answer 10

Lantana

Question 11

Isocupressic acid plants?

Answer 11

Ponderossa Pine, Monterey Cypress

Question 12

Soluble oxalate plants?

Answer 12

Halogenton, Greasewood, Pigweed, Sorrel and Soursop