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Yew Toxicosis 1051.e3

• Poor if systemic effects are present, especially Technician Tips ADDITIONAL SUGGESTED
cardiac arrhythmias Ensure that vomitus and ingesta are disposed of READING
VetBooks.ir PEARLS & CONSIDERATIONS by other dogs or the same dog. Wilson CR, et al: Toxicity of yew (Taxus spp.) alka- Diseases and Disorders
safely to avoid consumption and reintoxication
loids. In Gupta RC, editor: Veterinary toxicology, ed
2, London, 2012, Academic Press, pp 1121-1127.
Client Education
Comments
• All species of yews should be considered Dried shrubbery and trimmings are still toxic. RELATED CLIENT EDUCATION
toxic, but there is great variability in taxine Provide owner that requests such with a list of
content. potentially toxic plants (p. 1267). SHEET
• Tetanic epileptiform seizures are reported How to Induce Vomiting
clinically in dogs but not reproduced SUGGESTED READING
experimentally. Cope RB: The dangers of yew ingestion. Vet Med AUTHOR: Camille DeClementi, VMD, DABT, DABVT
• Toxic dose for dogs is 30 g (approximately 100:646-650, 2005. EDITOR: Tina Wismer, DVM, MS, DABVT, DABT
2 tbsp) of plant material.
Prevention
Keep pets away from yew bushes and clippings.

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