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Plante toxique : Lors de l'ingestion de moins de 5 baies
Troubles digestifs isolés : nausées, vomissements, diarrhée
Au-delà de 10 baies
Troubles du rythme (brady-arythmie)
Hypoglycémie
Poisonous plant: When ingesting less than 5 berries
Isolated digestive disorders: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
Beyond 10 berries
Rhythm disturbances (brady-arrhythmia)
Hypoglycemia
Spike contracted IBD (inflammatory bowel disease) when he was 3 years old.
He suffered from vomiting, diarrhea, anemia and pankreatitis.
He was very ill and I thought I was going to lose him.
It`s been a tough road, but Spike is a fighther.
He is now 4 years old and well on medication.
No one knows how long he will live.
I am thankful for every day, because I love him so much.
He is a good boy.
It is a commercially important plant species of the diverse spurge family (Euphorbiaceae). Indigenous to Central America, it was described as a new species in 1834. It is particularly well known for its red and green foliage and is widely used in Christmas floral displays. It derives its common English name from Joel Roberts Poinsett, the first United States Minister to Mexico, who is credited with introducing the plant to the US in the 1820s. Poinsettias are shrubs or small trees, with heights of 0.6–4 m. Though often stated to be highly toxic, the poinsettia is not dangerous to pets or children. Exposure to the plant, even consumption, most often results in no effect, though can cause nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. Wild poinsettias occur from Mexico to Guatemala, growing on mid-elevation, Pacific-facing slopes. One population in the Mexican state of Guerrero is much further inland, however, and is thought to be the ancestor of most cultivated populations. Wild poinsettia populations are highly fragmented, as their habitat is experiencing largely unregulated deforestation. They were cultivated by the Aztecs for use in traditional medicine. They became associated with the Christmas holiday and are popular seasonal decorations. Every year in the US, approximately 70 million poinsettias of many cultivated varieties are sold in a six-week period. Many of these poinsettias are grown by the Ecke family business, which serves half the worldwide market and 70% of the US market. is a shrub or small tree, typically reaching a height of 0.6–4 metres. The plant bears dark green dentate leaves that measure 7–16 centimetres in length. The colored bracts—which are most often flaming red but can be orange, pale green, cream, pink, white, or marbled—are often mistaken for flower petals because of their groupings and colors, but are actually leaves. The colors of the bracts are created through photoperiodism, meaning that they require darkness (12 hours at a time for at least five days in a row) to change color. At the same time, the plants require abundant light during the day for the brightest color. The flowers of the poinsettia are unassuming and do not attract pollinators. They are grouped within the cyathia (small yellow structures found in the center of each leaf bunch, or false flowers). Nothing is known about pollination in wild poinsettias, though wasps are noted to occasionally visit the cyathia. 66863
It is a commercially important plant species of the diverse spurge family (Euphorbiaceae). Indigenous to Central America, it was described as a new species in 1834. It is particularly well known for its red and green foliage and is widely used in Christmas floral displays. It derives its common English name from Joel Roberts Poinsett, the first United States Minister to Mexico, who is credited with introducing the plant to the US in the 1820s. Poinsettias are shrubs or small trees, with heights of 0.6–4 m. Though often stated to be highly toxic, the poinsettia is not dangerous to pets or children. Exposure to the plant, even consumption, most often results in no effect, though can cause nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. Wild poinsettias occur from Mexico to Guatemala, growing on mid-elevation, Pacific-facing slopes. One population in the Mexican state of Guerrero is much further inland, however, and is thought to be the ancestor of most cultivated populations. Wild poinsettia populations are highly fragmented, as their habitat is experiencing largely unregulated deforestation. They were cultivated by the Aztecs for use in traditional medicine. They became associated with the Christmas holiday and are popular seasonal decorations. Every year in the US, approximately 70 million poinsettias of many cultivated varieties are sold in a six-week period. Many of these poinsettias are grown by the Ecke family business, which serves half the worldwide market and 70% of the US market. is a shrub or small tree, typically reaching a height of 0.6–4 metres. The plant bears dark green dentate leaves that measure 7–16 centimetres in length. The colored bracts—which are most often flaming red but can be orange, pale green, cream, pink, white, or marbled—are often mistaken for flower petals because of their groupings and colors, but are actually leaves. The colors of the bracts are created through photoperiodism, meaning that they require darkness (12 hours at a time for at least five days in a row) to change color. At the same time, the plants require abundant light during the day for the brightest color. The flowers of the poinsettia are unassuming and do not attract pollinators. They are grouped within the cyathia (small yellow structures found in the center of each leaf bunch, or false flowers). Nothing is known about pollination in wild poinsettias, though wasps are noted to occasionally visit the cyathia. 46396
Poinsettia, also known by the names of beak-of-parrot (in Brazil), flower-of-christmas, or star-of-christmas is a plant originally from Mexico, where it is spontaneous. Its scientific name is Euphorbia pulcherrima, which means "the most beautiful (pulquérrima) of euphorbia".
It is a plant widely used for decorative purposes, especially at Christmas time, due to its leaves resembling petals of red flowers.
Its leaves are rough and measure 10 to 20 cm, while the flowers themselves are the tiny yellowish-green lumps in the shape of chalice, located at the tips of adult branches.
In the northern hemisphere it blooms exactly on the winter solstice that coincides with Christmas, which would explain why this plant is not so identified with Christmas in Brazil, where in nature it blooms from June to August.
The plant was used by the Aztecs for the production of paints used in cosmetics and dyeing fabrics, in addition to using their sap in the production of medicines against fever.
The milky sap of the plant, constituted by a type of irritating latex, in contact with the skin and mucous membranes causes inflammation, pain and itching, and can also cause irritation in the eyes, tearing, swelling of the eyelids and difficulties in vision. Ingestion can cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. It is false, however, that it can cause death.
Florists, especially those from Scandinavia and California, were responsible for obtaining varieties more adapted to domestic decoration, either because of their size (since these plants even form branched shrubs that reach 3 m in height, especially if planted outdoor), or by the color and color pattern present in bracts. Thus, there are Poinsettias in orange, pale green, marbled, speckled, etc.
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It is a commercially important plant species of the diverse spurge family (Euphorbiaceae). Indigenous to Central America, it was described as a new species in 1834. It is particularly well known for its red and green foliage and is widely used in Christmas floral displays. It derives its common English name from Joel Roberts Poinsett, the first United States Minister to Mexico, who is credited with introducing the plant to the US in the 1820s. Poinsettias are shrubs or small trees, with heights of 0.6–4 m. Though often stated to be highly toxic, the poinsettia is not dangerous to pets or children. Exposure to the plant, even consumption, most often results in no effect, though can cause nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. Wild poinsettias occur from Mexico to Guatemala, growing on mid-elevation, Pacific-facing slopes. One population in the Mexican state of Guerrero is much further inland, however, and is thought to be the ancestor of most cultivated populations. Wild poinsettia populations are highly fragmented, as their habitat is experiencing largely unregulated deforestation. They were cultivated by the Aztecs for use in traditional medicine. They became associated with the Christmas holiday and are popular seasonal decorations. Every year in the US, approximately 70 million poinsettias of many cultivated varieties are sold in a six-week period. Many of these poinsettias are grown by the Ecke family business, which serves half the worldwide market and 70% of the US market. is a shrub or small tree, typically reaching a height of 0.6–4 metres. The plant bears dark green dentate leaves that measure 7–16 centimetres in length. The colored bracts—which are most often flaming red but can be orange, pale green, cream, pink, white, or marbled—are often mistaken for flower petals because of their groupings and colors, but are actually leaves. The colors of the bracts are created through photoperiodism, meaning that they require darkness (12 hours at a time for at least five days in a row) to change color. At the same time, the plants require abundant light during the day for the brightest color. The flowers of the poinsettia are unassuming and do not attract pollinators. They are grouped within the cyathia (small yellow structures found in the center of each leaf bunch, or false flowers). Nothing is known about pollination in wild poinsettias, though wasps are noted to occasionally visit the cyathia. 45537
Caladium bicolor, called Heart of Jesus, is a species in the genus Caladium from Latin America. It is grown as a houseplant for its large, heart or lance-shaped leaves with striking green, white, pink, and red blotching. Hundreds of cultivars are available. It can be planted outside in USDA Hardiness Zone 10 as an ornamental. It is a problematic invasive species in Trinidad and Tobago, Guam, Micronesia, Palau, Hawaii and the Philippines, and naturalized populations can be found in most of the rest of the world's tropics, including Africa, the Indian subcontinent, southeast Asia and Malesia. C. bicolor contains calcium oxalate crystals, making all parts of the plant poisonous to humans, livestock, and pets. Sap coming in contact with the skin may cause skin irritation. Ingestion may cause burning and swelling of the lips, mouth, and tongue, as well as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. If a pet consumes caladium, in addition to vomiting, etc., the symptoms include drooling, pawing at mouth or face, and decreased appetite. G5_101
It is a commercially important plant species of the diverse spurge family (Euphorbiaceae). Indigenous to Central America, it was described as a new species in 1834. It is particularly well known for its red and green foliage and is widely used in Christmas floral displays. It derives its common English name from Joel Roberts Poinsett, the first United States Minister to Mexico, who is credited with introducing the plant to the US in the 1820s. Poinsettias are shrubs or small trees, with heights of 0.6–4 m. Though often stated to be highly toxic, the poinsettia is not dangerous to pets or children. Exposure to the plant, even consumption, most often results in no effect, though can cause nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. Wild poinsettias occur from Mexico to Guatemala, growing on mid-elevation, Pacific-facing slopes. One population in the Mexican state of Guerrero is much further inland, however, and is thought to be the ancestor of most cultivated populations. Wild poinsettia populations are highly fragmented, as their habitat is experiencing largely unregulated deforestation. They were cultivated by the Aztecs for use in traditional medicine. They became associated with the Christmas holiday and are popular seasonal decorations. Every year in the US, approximately 70 million poinsettias of many cultivated varieties are sold in a six-week period. Many of these poinsettias are grown by the Ecke family business, which serves half the worldwide market and 70% of the US market. is a shrub or small tree, typically reaching a height of 0.6–4 metres. The plant bears dark green dentate leaves that measure 7–16 centimetres in length. The colored bracts—which are most often flaming red but can be orange, pale green, cream, pink, white, or marbled—are often mistaken for flower petals because of their groupings and colors, but are actually leaves. The colors of the bracts are created through photoperiodism, meaning that they require darkness (12 hours at a time for at least five days in a row) to change color. At the same time, the plants require abundant light during the day for the brightest color. The flowers of the poinsettia are unassuming and do not attract pollinators. They are grouped within the cyathia (small yellow structures found in the center of each leaf bunch, or false flowers). Nothing is known about pollination in wild poinsettias, though wasps are noted to occasionally visit the cyathia. 36399
Oleander seeds, leaves and sap, if eaten or made into tea, can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, headache, stomach pain, serious heart problems, and many other side effects. Lethal beauty..but aphids love it.
Here is something I didn't know :-)
All parts of the bleeding heart plant are toxic, both when eaten and when touched. A touch causes skin irritation. Eating the plant induces vomiting, diarrhea, convulsions, and breathing difficulty.
The oleander (Nerium oleander), also known as Espirradeira or Flor-de-São-José (in Brazil), is a relatively common ornamental plant (including on sidewalks and public roads), but extremely toxic.
It is a large shrub, and can be around 3 to 5 m in height (although there is a smaller variety). Its flowers can be white, pink or red. The leaves are narrow and long, sometimes described as spearheaded. It is an undemanding plant in terms of temperature and humidity.
The oleander is originally from North Africa, the eastern Mediterranean and southern Asia. It is very common in Portugal and Brazil, whether spontaneous or cultivated.
Its active ingredients are oleandrin and neriantin, which are extraordinarily toxic substances. A leaf is enough to kill an 80 kg man - although vomiting often prevents the fatal outcome. In contact with the skin, the sap also presents risks, and it is advisable to use gloves when handling.
I found more informations about the toxicity of this plant:
Although it has historically been considered a poisonous plant, its bitterness renders it unpalatable to humans and most animals, so poisoning cases are rare and the general risk for human mortality is low. Ingestion of larger amounts may cause nausea, vomiting, excess salivation, abdominal pain, bloody diarrhea and irregular heart rhythm. Prolonged contact with sap may cause skin irritation, eye inflammation and dermatitis.
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It is a commercially important plant species of the diverse spurge family (Euphorbiaceae). Indigenous to Central America, it was described as a new species in 1834. It is particularly well known for its red and green foliage and is widely used in Christmas floral displays. It derives its common English name from Joel Roberts Poinsett, the first United States Minister to Mexico, who is credited with introducing the plant to the US in the 1820s. Poinsettias are shrubs or small trees, with heights of 0.6–4 m. Though often stated to be highly toxic, the poinsettia is not dangerous to pets or children. Exposure to the plant, even consumption, most often results in no effect, though can cause nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. Wild poinsettias occur from Mexico to Guatemala, growing on mid-elevation, Pacific-facing slopes. One population in the Mexican state of Guerrero is much further inland, however, and is thought to be the ancestor of most cultivated populations. Wild poinsettia populations are highly fragmented, as their habitat is experiencing largely unregulated deforestation. They were cultivated by the Aztecs for use in traditional medicine. They became associated with the Christmas holiday and are popular seasonal decorations. Every year in the US, approximately 70 million poinsettias of many cultivated varieties are sold in a six-week period. Many of these poinsettias are grown by the Ecke family business, which serves half the worldwide market and 70% of the US market. is a shrub or small tree, typically reaching a height of 0.6–4 metres. The plant bears dark green dentate leaves that measure 7–16 centimetres in length. The colored bracts—which are most often flaming red but can be orange, pale green, cream, pink, white, or marbled—are often mistaken for flower petals because of their groupings and colors, but are actually leaves. The colors of the bracts are created through photoperiodism, meaning that they require darkness (12 hours at a time for at least five days in a row) to change color. At the same time, the plants require abundant light during the day for the brightest color. The flowers of the poinsettia are unassuming and do not attract pollinators. They are grouped within the cyathia (small yellow structures found in the center of each leaf bunch, or false flowers). Nothing is known about pollination in wild poinsettias, though wasps are noted to occasionally visit the cyathia. 10411
No, the tomatoes weren't for Tofu, they were for my own dinner. They wouldn't be good for him anyway as I have read somewhere that tomatoes contain Solanine which is poisonous to cats. It's highly unlikely that the Solanine would kill him but it may cause diarrhea and vomiting and who needs that. No wonder that Tofu considers tomatoes as suspicious. :)
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Poinsettias.
Poinsettias are part of the Euphorbiaceae or Spurge family. Botanically, the plant is known as Euphorbia pulcherrima.
Many plants in the Euphorbiaceae family ooze a milky sap. Some people with latex allergies have had a skin reaction (most likely to the sap) after touching the leaves. For pets, the poinsettia sap may cause mild irritation or nausea. Probably best to keep pets away from the plant, especially puppies and kittens.
Poinsettias are not poisonous. A study at Ohio State University showed that a 50-pound child would have to eat more than 500 leaves to have any harmful effect. Plus poinsettia leaves have an awful taste. You might want to keep your pets from snacking on poinsettia leaves. Eating the leaves can cause vomiting and diarrhea.
The showy colored parts of poinsettias that most people think of as the flowers are actually colored bracts (modified leaves).
Poinsettias have also been called the lobster flower and the flame-leaf flower, due to the red color.
December 12th is Poinsettia Day, which marks the death of Joel Roberts Poinsett in 1851.
In Mexico, the Poinsettia is displayed in celebration of the "Dia de la Virgen", which is also coincidentally, December 12th.
The Aztecs used the Poinsettia bracts to make a reddish purple dye for fabrics, and used the sap medicinally to control fevers.
Poinsettia, also known by the names of beak-of-parrot (in Brazil), flower-of-christmas, or star-of-christmas is a plant originally from Mexico, where it is spontaneous. Its scientific name is Euphorbia pulcherrima, which means "the most beautiful (pulquérrima) of euphorbia".
It is a plant widely used for decorative purposes, especially at Christmas time, due to its leaves resembling petals of red flowers.
Its leaves are rough and measure 10 to 20 cm, while the flowers themselves are the tiny yellowish-green lumps in the shape of chalice, located at the tips of adult branches.
In the northern hemisphere it blooms exactly on the winter solstice that coincides with Christmas, which would explain why this plant is not so identified with Christmas in Brazil, where in nature it blooms from June to August.
The plant was used by the Aztecs for the production of paints used in cosmetics and dyeing fabrics, in addition to using their sap in the production of medicines against fever.
The milky sap of the plant, constituted by a type of irritating latex, in contact with the skin and mucous membranes causes inflammation, pain and itching, and can also cause irritation in the eyes, tearing, swelling of the eyelids and difficulties in vision. Ingestion can cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. It is false, however, that it can cause death.
Florists, especially those from Scandinavia and California, were responsible for obtaining varieties more adapted to domestic decoration, either because of their size (since these plants even form branched shrubs that reach 3 m in height, especially if planted outdoor), or by the color and color pattern present in bracts. Thus, there are Poinsettias in orange, pale green, marbled, speckled, etc.
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Medinilla speciosa is a perennial epiphytic plant in the genus Medinilla of the family Melastomataceae. Medinilla speciosa reaches on average a height of 45–60 centimetres (18–24 in). This evergreen shrub has woody branched stems and opposite leathery green leaves (up to 20 centimetres (7.9 in) long and 15 centimetres (5.9 in)wide, with prominent veins. The dainty small flowers are bright pink-colored and are produced in large panicles on pendant reddish stems. The flowering period extends from early Summer to Fall. When the blooming is finished for about a month remains a raceme of showy berries, pending that the plant reflowers. These rounded fruits are at first pink and purple-blue when ripe (hence the common name of Showy Asian Grapes. The plant is utilized as a traditional medicine, by boiling, brewing, or consuming it directly. The fruits are consumed by pregnant women as health supplement and also used as diarrhea, mouth sores, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and antibacterial treatment. This plant occurs naturally in Borneo, Java and Philippines. In Borneo, the plant can be found at the Kinabalu in the Malaysian part of the island. Its distribution includes peninsular Malaysia (Penang, Perak, Pahang, Selangor), Java, Sumatra, Lesser Sunda Isl. (Sumbawa, Lombok), Sulawesi, Moluccas and Borneo. 32324
The fruit grow in clusters at the base of the plants, and are edible, and good to cure diarrhea.
And the fruit have a reddish-brown scaly skin covering a white pulp and one to two large inedible seeds.
The skin of the Salacca fruit has a unique texture not unlike that of a snake's skin, rough to the touch in one direction but smooth in the other.
Brought them from Belgium, love that russet-red colour!
Zantedeschia, usually erroneously called Calla or Arum lilies (only when big and white), they are not a true lily.
It is named after Italian botanist Francesco Zantedeschi.
The Zantedeschia species are very poisonous, capable of killing livestock and children.
All parts of the plant are toxic, and produce irritation and swelling of the mouth and throat, acute vomiting and diarrhea.
All species are endemic to southern Africa.
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The Samhain Sisters had their first vet visit yesterday. They did remarkably well.. sat quietly in their carrier the entire time and weigh in at 2lbs each. They do not have FIV thank goodness. Sadly they came to me with stomach issues (diarrhea) and its not stopped. The vet game me Royal Canin and they flat out refuse it. I kept them with no other food for over 24 hours and they are still to tiny and fragile but they would not eat it. I did research and i'm not sure its ok for them. I read some pretty horrific stories about the effects of this food on cats and dogs. Even animals that had been on it for quite some time. So if ANYONE has any input, I would me very very grateful. Thanks for stopping by. <3
Jeudi dernier Maya a avalé son dernier antibiotique et elle semblait aller mieux.
Ce matin elle a refait de la diarrhée alors nous sommes retournées chez le véto. Elle a pris 115 grammes de poids ce qui est bien, elle joue et mange mais il a prescrit à nouveau 10 jours d'antibiotiques et 5 injections anti-diarrhée.
Cette pancréatite n'est probablement pas complètement guérie, ou c'est la nourriture ou elle a mangé un insecte .....
Allons avec ces 10 jours de pilules et on verra.
Vous imaginez bien que je ne suis pas la plus heureuse en ce moment.....
Last Thursday Maya swallowed her last antibiotic and she seemed to be doing better.
This morning she had diarrhea again so we went back to the vet. She gained 115 grams of weight which is good, she plays and eats but he again prescribed 10 days of antibiotics and 5 anti-diarrhea injections.
This pancreatitis is probably not completely cured, or it's the food or she ate an insect .....
Let's go with these 10 days of the pill and we'll see.
You can imagine that I am not the happiest at the moment .....
It is a commercially important plant species of the diverse spurge family (Euphorbiaceae). Indigenous to Central America, it was described as a new species in 1834. It is particularly well known for its red and green foliage and is widely used in Christmas floral displays. It derives its common English name from Joel Roberts Poinsett, the first United States Minister to Mexico, who is credited with introducing the plant to the US in the 1820s. Poinsettias are shrubs or small trees, with heights of 0.6–4 m. Though often stated to be highly toxic, the poinsettia is not dangerous to pets or children. Exposure to the plant, even consumption, most often results in no effect, though can cause nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. Wild poinsettias occur from Mexico to Guatemala, growing on mid-elevation, Pacific-facing slopes. One population in the Mexican state of Guerrero is much further inland, however, and is thought to be the ancestor of most cultivated populations. Wild poinsettia populations are highly fragmented, as their habitat is experiencing largely unregulated deforestation. They were cultivated by the Aztecs for use in traditional medicine. They became associated with the Christmas holiday and are popular seasonal decorations. Every year in the US, approximately 70 million poinsettias of many cultivated varieties are sold in a six-week period. Many of these poinsettias are grown by the Ecke family business, which serves half the worldwide market and 70% of the US market. is a shrub or small tree, typically reaching a height of 0.6–4 metres. The plant bears dark green dentate leaves that measure 7–16 centimetres in length. The colored bracts—which are most often flaming red but can be orange, pale green, cream, pink, white, or marbled—are often mistaken for flower petals because of their groupings and colors, but are actually leaves. The colors of the bracts are created through photoperiodism, meaning that they require darkness (12 hours at a time for at least five days in a row) to change color. At the same time, the plants require abundant light during the day for the brightest color. The flowers of the poinsettia are unassuming and do not attract pollinators. They are grouped within the cyathia (small yellow structures found in the center of each leaf bunch, or false flowers). Nothing is known about pollination in wild poinsettias, though wasps are noted to occasionally visit the cyathia. 47160
Today was the first time this week that Fynn wanted to spend more than a few minutes in his garden. He had a flare-up of his diarrhea about 8 days ago and didn't feel well all week. A blood test showed signs of a massive inflammation but they couldn't find any bacteria or parasites in his poo. The diarrhea is getting better at the moment but it doesn't make things really easier if you don't know what causes these episodes. Fynn's appetite has also been better today and it was good to see him enjoying time outdoors. We would really need a longer stable period which would allow him to gain some weight again.
I thank each one of you for your companionship throughout this year-long project of getting to know Tidda! :)
It's been a tumultuous year that has tested my strength and my stamina to the limit.
Some of the challenges included hypervigilance, agoraphobia, hysteria riding in the car, hip dysplasia, protracted diarrhea, stranger phobia, sound phobias, running away in panic and being lost for 25 days. I want to emphasize that Tidda does not represent a typical shelter dog. She was an extreme case of a severely traumatized dog and had been scheduled for euthanasia in California.
However, we felt an instant deep bond the moment we met. It sustained us. And your support helped to sustain me. Then there was the miracle of finding Tidda again after losing her, and our journey became a mystical experience.
I'm not any kind of dog expert, I muddled my way through, but the hard part is behind us now and our life together is getting sweeter and sweeter! In the end, the best path is always love. And love is listening with an open heart. While patiently climbing the mountain.
Concerned about Callie's seemingly chronic diarrhea, I took her to the vet today along with a stool sample. She's been acting quite healthy except for the diarrhea and weight loss, but the vet suspected a thyroid problem that was subsequently confirmed by blood work that also showed concerning kidney values. None of this is immediately life threatening but would be if left untreated, so we will start with iodine treatment to eliminate the thyroid tumor and then introduce a special diet along with nightly fluid therapy to reduce the danger of kidney failure.
Kidney issues were a major feature of the last year of my Angus (shown below), who passed away at the age of 20 in 2015. The nightly fluid treatment is sometimes welcomed by an aging cat, as it can actually give them some pleasure and relief. The main thing with Callie is to give her as comfortable a final 2-3 years as possible.
Fynn is always dirty. That's not only his fault as his curly fluffy coat is a much better dirt magnet than his brother Linus' coat for example. Usually Fynn only makes things worse when is is trying to groom himself.
Fynn had had quite a good weekend but the new week started with new problems. He had a terrible diarrhea on Monday which is slowly getting better again but now he is vomiting. We did see the vet again this afternoon and for the moment we are waiting for the results of another blood and stool test. The vet agrees that an x-ray of his mouth would be a good idea but in order to get a usable x-ray he would need a narcosis and that's something his general condition doesn't allow at the moment.
Update on Fynn Feb. 18: I had to take Fynn to the vet again today because yesterday evening he vomited again and afterwards he was trembling and he developed a fever. He received an injection which is supposed to reduce the fever and another one which should stop the vomiting..For the moment it works but you never know what will happen next with Fynn. I feed him tiny portions every two hours. On Sunday I will give him the injections myself and we will see the vet again on Monday morning. I think I will be absent from Flickr for a few days. I'm sick myself and taking care of Fynn is more or less a fulltime job. Let's hope that things will get better next week but my optimism has suffered lately.
The snow has already melted, so I hope it will be more Spring day by day :)
On the photo first anemones seen in the forest :)
Wood anemone (Anemone nemorosa) is an flowering plant in the buttercup family Ranunculaceae, native to Europe. It is a herbaceous perennial plant growing about 10–20 centimetres (4–7,8 in) tall. Common in shady woods, where they often carpet large areas. The plants start blooming in early Spring, soon after the foliage emerges from the ground. The plant contains poisonous chemicals that are toxic to animals including humans, but it has also been used as a medicine. All parts of the plant contain protoanemonin, which can cause severe skin and gastrointestinal irritation, bitter taste and burning in the mouth and throat, mouth ulcers, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and hematemesis.
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Śnieg już stopniał, więc mam nadzieję, że teraz będzie z dnia na dzień coraz wiosenniej :)
A na zdjęciu pierwsze tegoroczne leśne zawilce :)
Zawilec gajowy (Anemone nemorosa) – gatunek byliny należący do rodziny jaskrowatych. Występuje w Europie północnej i środkowej zaś poza granicami naturalnego zasięgu gatunek został zawleczony na Islandię oraz występuje jako zdziczały w Stanach Zjednoczonych i w Nowej Zelandii. Zawilce pojawiają się wczesną wiosną. Roślina osiąga wysokość wysokość 10–20 cm. Pospolicie występuje w lasach liściastych, mniej licznie w mieszanych i iglastych oraz w zaroślach. Jest rośliną trującą. W przeszłości był wykorzystywany w medycynie ludowej i weterynaryjnej. Świeże rośliny lub sok z nich stosowano do "wyciągania pęcherzy", przy bólu zębów, chorobach reumatycznych, do oczyszczania ran oraz w leczeniu zapalenia oskrzeli.
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Lelietje-van-dalen
De bloemen en wortels worden door de farmaceutische industrie verwerkt, omdat deze de hartwerking kunnen beïnvloeden. In oude geschriften uit de 16e eeuw is te lezen dat deze kennis toen al bekend was. Ook werden de gedroogde bloemen toegevoegd aan snuiftabak.
In Frankrijk en België is het gebruikelijk dat kinderen op 1 mei lelietjes-van-dalen kopen voor hun moeder en oma.
Uit de bloemen kan geen etherische olie worden gewonnen. Omdat de geur zeer populair is in de parfumerie en de cosmetica, wordt deze met behulp van geurstoffen als hydroxycitronellal samengesteld.
Het lelietje-van-dalen is de nationale bloem van Finland.
Alle delen van het meiklokje zijn giftig door de aanwezigheid van verschillende hartglycosiden en saponinen.
De meest voorkomende symptomen na inname zijn braken, diarree en buikpijn, waarvoor de saponinen verantwoordelijk zijn.
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Lily of the valley
The flowers and roots are processed by the pharmaceutical industry, as they can affect heart function. In old writings from the 16th century it can be read that this knowledge was already known at that time. The dried flowers were also added to snuff.
In France and Belgium, it is customary for children to buy lilies of the valley for their mother and grandmother on May 1.
No essential oil can be extracted from the flowers. Because the fragrance is very popular in perfumery and cosmetics, it is composed using fragrances such as hydroxycitronellal.
The lily of the valley is Finland's national flower.
All parts of the lily of the valley are poisonous due to the presence of various cardiac glycosides and saponins.
The most common symptoms after ingestion are vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal pain, for which the saponins are responsible.
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Zantedeschia, usually erroneously called Calla or Arum lilies (only when big and white), they are not a true lily.
It is named after Italian botanist Francesco Zantedeschi.
The Zantedeschia species are very poisonous, capable of killing livestock and children.
All parts of the plant are toxic, and produce irritation and swelling of the mouth and throat, acute vomiting and diarrhea.
All species are endemic to southern Africa.
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Pulmonaria is a genus of flowering plants in the family Boraginaceae, native to Europe and western Asia, with one species east to central Asia. According to various estimates there may be between 10 and 18 species found in the wild. Wikipedia
Scientific name: Pulmonaria
Rank: Genus
Higher classification: Borages
Family: Boraginaceae
Kingdom: Plantae
Uses. The tea is used for diarrhea, hemorrhoids, respiratory problems, coughs, asthma, flu, colds, the grippe, catarrh, and hoarseness.
I Never Wish Death Upon Those Who Wrong Me.
I Wish Sudden, Explosive Diarrhea With Frequent Uncontrollable Sneezing While Stuck In A Traffic Jam.
It is a commercially important plant species of the diverse spurge family (Euphorbiaceae). Indigenous to Central America, it was described as a new species in 1834. It is particularly well known for its red and green foliage and is widely used in Christmas floral displays. It derives its common English name from Joel Roberts Poinsett, the first United States Minister to Mexico, who is credited with introducing the plant to the US in the 1820s. Poinsettias are shrubs or small trees, with heights of 0.6–4 m. Though often stated to be highly toxic, the poinsettia is not dangerous to pets or children. Exposure to the plant, even consumption, most often results in no effect, though can cause nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. Wild poinsettias occur from Mexico to Guatemala, growing on mid-elevation, Pacific-facing slopes. One population in the Mexican state of Guerrero is much further inland, however, and is thought to be the ancestor of most cultivated populations. Wild poinsettia populations are highly fragmented, as their habitat is experiencing largely unregulated deforestation. They were cultivated by the Aztecs for use in traditional medicine. They became associated with the Christmas holiday and are popular seasonal decorations. Every year in the US, approximately 70 million poinsettias of many cultivated varieties are sold in a six-week period. Many of these poinsettias are grown by the Ecke family business, which serves half the worldwide market and 70% of the US market. is a shrub or small tree, typically reaching a height of 0.6–4 metres. The plant bears dark green dentate leaves that measure 7–16 centimetres in length. The colored bracts—which are most often flaming red but can be orange, pale green, cream, pink, white, or marbled—are often mistaken for flower petals because of their groupings and colors, but are actually leaves. The colors of the bracts are created through photoperiodism, meaning that they require darkness (12 hours at a time for at least five days in a row) to change color. At the same time, the plants require abundant light during the day for the brightest color. The flowers of the poinsettia are unassuming and do not attract pollinators. They are grouped within the cyathia (small yellow structures found in the center of each leaf bunch, or false flowers). Nothing is known about pollination in wild poinsettias, though wasps are noted to occasionally visit the cyathia. 31872
The bottles, carried in a physician's grippe or field hospital pharmacy are real. Except for the whisky, all the other medicines are fake. All are edible and are labeled with period style labels. Quinine salts and pills were used to treat fevers. Unbeknownst to the Doctors, many fevers were caused by Malaria. The malaria parasite responds to quinine, thus controlling many fevers of the day. Morphine powder could be measured into syrups or placed in alcohol to create a morphine elixir to treat pain. Calomel is a medication that was historically used to treat various medical conditions. It is a white, crystalline powder that is chemically known as mercurous chloride (Hg2Cl2). Calomel was widely used in the 18th and 19th centuries as a treatment for: Syphilis, Yellow fever, Constipation, Diarrhea, and Liver disease. Calomel works by releasing mercury ions into the body, which can have a purgative (laxative) effect and stimulate the immune system.
Calomel is a toxic substance that can cause serious health problems, including: kidney damage, liver damage, mercury poisoning, and death. During the Civil War, the most prominent lead salt used was lead(II) acetate, commonly known as "sugar of lead," for medicinal purposes. Civil War surgeons used lead(II) acetate, or sugar of lead, both internally and externally, despite its toxic effects. Its applications included:
Astringent: Applied externally to constrict body tissues and reduce bleeding.
Sedative: Administered internally to calm a patient.
Dysentery treatment: Combined with other compounds like opium to treat bowel disorders. This treatment often worsened the effects of dehydration caused by dysentery and was highly toxic. Diarrhea (from all causes), its treatment and its dehydration effects probably resulted in more soldiers' deaths than battle wounds. A lot has changed since that time...fortunately.
This pharmacy is only a part of my Civil War surgeon's kit. I have period style surgical instruments, an ether mask, stethoscope, ether cans (empty), and bullet probes, to name a few.
Zantedeschia, usually erroneously called Calla or Arum lilies (only when big and white), they are not a true lily.
It is named after Italian botanist Francesco Zantedeschi.
The Zantedeschia species are very poisonous, capable of killing livestock and children.
All parts of the plant are toxic, and produce irritation and swelling of the mouth and throat, acute vomiting and diarrhea.
All species are endemic to southern Africa.
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“Poisonous and producing severe gastrointestinal symptoms of vomiting and diarrhea, it is commonly conflated with the shaggy parasol or shaggy mane, and is the most commonly misidentified poisonous mushroom in North America. Its large size and similarity to the edible parasol mushroom, as well as its habit of growing in areas near human habitation, are reasons cited for this. The nature of the poisoning is predominantly gastrointestinal.” [Wikipedia] Resoft County Park, Alvin, Texas.
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The common name "castor oil" probably comes from its use as a replacement for castoreum, a perfume base made from the dried perineal glands of the beaver (castor in Latin). It has another common name, palm of Christ, or Palma Christi, that derives from castor oil's reputed ability to heal wounds and cure ailments.
The leaves are large, palmately lobed, have 8 points, are slightly serrated and have very large central veins. The seeds are contained in prickly or smooth three membered capsules, also known as the fruit. Each capsule contains their own seed. Seed size is known to be between 450 to 5,000 seeds per pound. In the commercial industry they are more commonly 1,000 to 1,500 seeds per pound. Seed color varies from plant to plant and can be white, gray, yellow, brown, red or black. The seed itself also has a pattern on it that can be brown, black or gray and they can be splotchy or fine spots. Each seed contains between 40% and 60% oil that has triglycerides, specifically ricinolein. The colors of the leaves can be green or a brownish red. The flowers are typically green but other varieties have different colors such as red and pink. The plant’s stamens tend to stay near the bottom and the pistils (female reproductive part of flower) near the top. There are no petals on the plant and the female flower, which lie above the male flowers, consist of a little spiny ovary which develops into the fruit or seed capsule.
The inside of the castor bean itself is very unique. Unlike a lot of other seeds the castor bean doesn't have an apical meristem below the cotyledons. The apical meristem is the foundation for all tissues in a plant. The cotyledons, after fertilization, can turn into the first leafs of the plant.
Ricin: The castor beans deadly toxin!
The castor bean also includes a deadly toxin called ricin. When ricin enters the body it prevents the cells from producing the proteins they need. Without these specific proteins the cells cannot function and they die. If this cell death is wide spread enough it can lead to the organism dying.
The toxin is released when the beans are chewed or crushed. If the beans are ingested it can lead to pain of the skin and eyes, profuse vomiting, diarrhea, severe dehydration, weakness, fever, myalgia, arthralgia, hallucinations, seizures, hematuria, hypotension, hypovolemic shock, multiply system organ failure and death!! It is said that three seeds contain enough ricin to kill a child and that 7 seeds can kill an adult.
Between November of 1969 and January of 1970 about 10,000 ducks died in Texas. Autopsies of the ducks revealed castor beans in their stomachs. The castor oil plant has been known to contribute to large numbers of casualties annually.
Zantedeschia aethiopica (known as calla lily and arum lily) is a species in the family Araceae, native to southern Africa in Lesotho, South Africa, and Swaziland.
It is a rhizomatous herbaceous perennial plant, evergreen where rainfall and temperatures are adequate, deciduous where there is a dry season. Its preferred habitat is in streams and ponds or on the banks. It grows to 0.6–1 m (2.0–3.3 ft) tall, with large clumps of broad, arrow shaped dark green leaves up to 45 cm (18 in) long. The inflorescences are large and are produced in spring, summer and autumn, with a pure white spathe up to 25 cm (9.8 in) and a yellow spadix up to 90 mm (3 1⁄2 in) long. The spadix produces a faint, sweet fragrance.
Z. aethiopica contains calcium oxalate, and ingestion of the raw plant may cause a severe burning sensation and swelling of lips, tongue, and throat; stomach pain and diarrhea may occur.
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Yes, we are currently mere shadows of ourselves as we have become trapped in DIARRHEA HELL!
For two months Tidda has been suffering from increasingly frequent bouts of diarrhea. For the most part, she seems to be feeling okay and enjoys her walks, is hungry and plays. I on the other hand have been reduced to stumbling in a trance from one colon emergency to the next, randomly having to drop everything and take her outside or, worse, having to get up at 2 a.m. to take her out. And then again at 5.
Stool samples are negative for Giardia, negative for worms. She's been on probiotics and prebiotics for 10 days and has had several 24-hour fasts, now mostly getting rice and home-cooked chicken broth. She's losing weight and does seem to be a little less energetic.
The 12 day wait for the vet appointment has been the longest 12 days ever. It's no longer episodic but just continuous diarrhea. I wanted to bring her in as an emergency on Saturday but then she seemed slightly better and the vet "no longer had any same day visits available" that day. To be honest, I might be suffering more than she is. They said I'm doing everything right and she should get better.
Ever since the pandemic, the vet clinic has been chronically understaffed and overburdened and I've heard it's due in large part to the extreme local housing shortage as they can't hire people if there is no affordable place for them to live. Another issue is that I have constant problems buying her regular food as intermittently it's just not available due to the supply chain problems that are affecting pet foods. It's a real stressor for me. I'm going to see what the vet thinks about the possibility of making my own food for her.
Yet, Tidda is her sweet and good self. I'm trying to emulate her in that regard. I tell myself we will get through this and she will get better. Life just never seems to get any easier, though.
Wish us luck for the vet visit on Wednesday!
Ouff, 4 photos at once, sorry about the diarrhea of upload, I was enjoying the peace and quiet of this minor hilltop with no other people around, perfect place to enjoy the sunset in the Saint Donat area with the remainder of duty free Icelandic brennevin, it takes 30-40 minutes to walk up, and 20 minutes to walk down even if you're drunk and it's dark.
In gardens bright, ixora red,
Petals flame like fire spread.
A burst of color, nature's thread,
In blooms of passion, hearts are fed.
Ixora coccinea, Chethi. The flowerhead is spherical and consists of a number of red, four-petalled flowers (some are more of an orange-red).
Medicinal Uses: Beyond its ornamental value, Ixora has been used in traditional medicine. Various parts of the plant, including the roots, leaves, and flowers, are believed to have medicinal properties. In some traditional practices, Ixora extracts are used to treat conditions like dysentery, diarrhea, and fever.
Symbolism: In addition to its aesthetic appeal, Ixora holds symbolic meanings in different cultures. In some parts of Asia, it symbolizes purity and strength, while in others, it's associated with love and passion.
Folklore and Myths: Like many plants with a long history of cultivation, Ixora has its share of folklore and myths. Some cultures believe that planting Ixora around a home can ward off evil spirits or bring good luck to the inhabitants.
"It was a hazy sunrise in August. The denser nocturnal vapours, attacked by the warm beams, were dividing and shrinking into isolated fleeces within hollows and coverts, where they waited till they should be dried away to nothing."
Thomas Hardy, "Tess of the D'Urbervilles"
A little backstory: I was speaking with a younger acquaintance when the subject of what we were reading came up. This gal had studied Brit Lit in England, so I was anxious to hear what she said. She was reading, and recommended, Joyce Carol Oates. So I bought a couple of her books.....and threw them both down in exasperation after a few pages. Get to the point woman! I immediately turned to Thomas Hardy to cleanse my mind of that blasphemous diarrhea.
Blessed Thistle is a medicinal plant, is used in folk medicine for digestive problems such as gas, constipation, and stomach upset. This herb acts as an appetite stimulant and digestive aid. The entire plant is edible. The herb contains B-complex vitamins, calcium, iron and manganese. Today Blessed Thistle is used to treat digestive problems. It also cleanses the blood, improves circulation, and strengthens the heart. Blessed Thistle increases the appetite and stomach secretions, and works to heal liver and gallbladder diseases. It is also used for menopause and menstrual cramps, and can aid in increasing milk flow in nursing mothers. Blessed Thistle also works well in treating anorexia, indigestion, flatulence and colic. It can relieve headaches caused by a sluggish liver, lethargy and irritability and is used for reducing diarrhea. Blessed Thistle is known to alleviate inflammation and stop bleeding and cuts
All Ranunculus species are poisonous when eaten fresh by cattle, horses, and other livestock, but their acrid taste and the blistering of the mouth caused by their poison means they are usually left uneaten. Poisoning can occur where buttercups are abundant in overgrazed fields where little other edible plant growth is left, and the animals eat them out of desperation. Symptoms include bloody diarrhea, excessive salivation, colic, and severe blistering of the mucous membranes and gastrointestinal tract. When Ranunculus plants are handled, naturally occurring ranunculin is broken down to form protoanemonin, which is known to cause contact dermatitis in humans and care should therefore be exercised in extensive handling of the plants
Wikipedia: Hypholoma fasciculare, commonly known as the sulphur tuft or clustered woodlover, is a common woodland mushroom, often in evidence when hardly any other mushrooms are to be found. This saprotrophic small gill fungus grows prolifically in large clumps on stumps, dead roots or rotting trunks of broadleaved trees.
The "sulphur tuft" is bitter and poisonous; consuming it can cause vomiting, diarrhea and convulsions.
Gewone zwavelkop - Sulphur tuft (Hypholoma fasciculare)
23 february 2007
woke this morning to matea needing to go out ... more runny stool ... and a second outting produced gel and blood ... back into the house to clean up more vomit.
been feeding small meals as directed by the vet, in fact, today was the day we were supposed to start back to normal meals. guess that's not happening.
$1600 in bills so far and no answer in sight.
i'm at a loss.
i'm drained.
i'd cry except i still have the same migraine from wednesday and crying always makes it worse.
besides, now i've got cat diarrhea to clean up ...
Hypholoma fasciculare, commonly known as the sulphur tuft or clustered woodlover - zwavelkopje - , is a common woodland mushroom, often in evidence when hardly any other mushrooms are to be found. This saprotrophic small gill fungus grows prolifically in large clumps on stumps, dead roots or rotting trunks of broadleaved trees.
The "sulphur tuft" is bitter and poisonous; consuming it can cause vomiting, diarrhea and convulsions. The toxins are steroids known as fasciculols and have been shown to be calmodulin inhibitors. (Wikipedia) Meerdaal bos Leuven, Belgium
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