Yesterday-Today-Tomorrow
Brunfelsia spp.
Dogs: Severe
Cats: Severe
Veterinary Emergency
Veterinary emergency. Causes severe neurological symptoms. Seizures require immediate anticonvulsant therapy.
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Plant Information
Brunfelsia, Lady of the Night, Kiss Me Quick
Solanaceae
outdoor
Highly Toxic — Emergency Risk
Toxicity Details
all parts, berries, bark
Brunfelsamidine and hopeanine
30 minutes to 4 hours
severe
Symptoms to Watch For
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Tremors
- Seizures
- Death
What to Do
Veterinary emergency. Causes severe neurological symptoms. Seizures require immediate anticonvulsant therapy.
Do not wait for symptoms. Call your vet or poison control immediately.
About Yesterday-Today-Tomorrow
Brunfelsia is extremely dangerous to dogs. The berries and seed pods that fall to the ground are commonly eaten by dogs, causing violent seizures that can be fatal without treatment.