Final Flashcards
What is the main toxic principle for Horsetail?
Thiaminase
Thiamine deficiency in horses resulting in neuronal damage and signs of wasting, incoordination, posterior paralysis, inability to rise, muscle rigidity and convulsive seizures are the clinical signs associated with which plant?
Horse Tail
What is the main toxic principle of St. John’s wort?
Quinone acids (Photodynamic substances)
What is the main clinical sign of St. John’s wort toxicity?
Primary photosensitization
What is the main toxic principle of Anthurium (Flamingo plant)?
Insoluble calcium oxalates
What are the clinical signs of Anthurium (Flamingo plant) toxicity?
Irritation of lips, mouth, throat, vomiting
What is the main toxic principle of Precatory bean (Rosary pea)?
Phytotoxin in seeds
What are the clinical signs of Precatory bean (Rosary pea) toxicity?
Severe GI signs, bloody diarrhea, cyanosis, convulsions, liver and kidney damage
What is the main toxic principle of Castor bean?
Phytotoxin in seeds, oil in seeds
What are the clinical signs of Castor bean toxicity?
Severe GI signs, bloody diarrhea, cyanosis, convulsions, liver and kidney damage
What is the main toxic principle of English ivy?
Triterpenoid saponins
What are the clinical signs of English ivy toxicity?
Salivation, anorexia, vomiting, diarrhea, colic and hypothermia
Triterpenoid saponins, hemolytic saponin, tannin, caffeine, theobromine, cardiotoxic action are the main toxic principles of which plant?
Holly
What are the clinical signs of Holly toxicity?
Mainly GI signs including salivation, vomiting, colic and diarrhea
What part of an Elephants Ear is toxic?
All parts of the plant are toxic
What is the MOA of Elephants Ear?
Needle shaped calcium oxalate crystals that penetrate the oral mucosa, tongue and throat causing irritation.
What is the main toxic principle of Elephants Ear?
Insoluble calcium oxalate
What are the 3 toxins of Coontie and Sago palm?
- Cycasin
- B-Methylamino-L-alanine (BMAA)
- Unknown toxin
Which toxin of Coontie and Sago palm is a glycoside that causes GI irritation, liver damage and is also teratogenic, mutagenic and carcinogenic?
Cycasin
Which toxin of Coontie and Sago palm is a neurotoxic amino acid?
B-Methylamino-L-alanine (BMAA)
Which toxin of Coontie and Sago palm may cause axonal degeneration in the CNS?
Unknown toxin
What are 2 clinical signs of Coontie toxicity seen in dogs?
- GI signs
- Liver damage
What are 2 clinical signs of Coontie toxicity seen in sheep?
- GI signs
- Weight loss
What clinical signs of Coontie toxicity seen in cattle?
Neuronal signs
What is the main toxic principle of Rattlebox?
Pyrrolizidine alkaloids
What is the MOA of Rattlebox?
Hepatotoxic