Introduction: The Nerium oleander plant contains cardenolides that may cause human poisoning when ingested. A long-standing belief holds that it is possible to be poisoned by eating hot dogs or other foods cooked on Nerium oleander branch skewers. Oleandrin levels in frankfurters cooked on fresh...

Oleander poisoning typically results in cardiac arrhythmias, hyperkalemia, and gastrointestinal irritation, and can be fatal. Oleander extracts have also been studied experimentally as hypoglycemic agents. Here, we describe a dog with confirmed oleander toxicosis presenting with classical symptoms...

Objective: To describe a case in which digoxin-specific immune Fab was used successfully in a dog with severe oleander toxicosis secondary to ingesting plant material. Case Summary: A 6-year-old intact female Rhodesian Ridgeback mixed breed dog was presented for severe oleander toxicosis and was...

Nerium oleander is distributed worldwide, mainly in tropical and subtropical regions. These shrubs are frequently used as ornamental plants. However, they contain more than 30 cardiac glycosides that can cause serious toxic effects in dogs. The objective of this study was to report the clinical and ...

This article reports on a case of oleander poisoning in a 2-year-old 30.5-kg (67.1-lb) neutered male Golden Retriever which was presented for evaluation because of vomiting, anorexia, and severe lethargy. Highlights of the report focused on the diagnosis and treatment of the animal.

As the spring turns to summer, owners and their pets will spend even more time out of doors. Some venomous animals are more active in the warmer months and there is risk of adder bites or stings from bees, wasps and hornets. Adder bites can result in significant morbidity but low mortality. Insect...

Nerium oleander is a plant of worldwide distribution, especially in tropical and subtropical regions. These shrubs are often used as ornamental plants. This plant contains >30 cardiac glycosides which causes clinical poisoning in dogs. The study was conducted to assess the clinical changes,...

This case report describes a 3 years old neutered female Shih Tzu dog presented to the Hebrew University Veterinary Teaching Hospital (HUVTH) after being treated by a local veterinarian for gastrointestinal signs. At the hospital, the dog demonstrated sinus bradycardia with occasional sinus block....

This article discussed the clinical aspects, diagnosis, and treatment of Oleander plant poisoning in guineapigs.

Objectives: This article discusses the toxicity of the most common poisonous plants known to cause life-threatening systemic effects or death in dogs and cats as reported to the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC). Data sources: The article presents an overview of geographic distribution,...