Yesterday-Today-Tomorrow

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.