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Poisoning by Beaucarnea recurvata (Nolina recurvata) in a pet rabbit: a new case report

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Plant toxicity is a problem associated with feeding in rabbits which roam in houses or gardens. A 3-month-old pet rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) presented with acute sialorrhea, lethargy, anorexia, poor hair coat, tachypnea and with a history of Ponytail Palm (Beaucarnea recurvata) ingestion 3 h before referral. No other abnormality was detected on physical examination. Complete blood count analysis was unremarkable. The case was treated based on conservative treatment including intravenous fluid therapy, antibiotic and sympathomimetic agent administration for 2 days. In the veterinary literature, reports of plant toxicity in rabbits are rare. This short communication is the first report of poisoning by B. recurvata in a pet rabbit.

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  1. Department of Clinical Science, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran, P.O. Box 14155-6453

    Amir Rostami, Bijan Ziaie Ardestani & Shahabedin Mohyedini

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Rostami, A., Ardestani, B.Z. & Mohyedini, S. Poisoning by Beaucarnea recurvata (Nolina recurvata) in a pet rabbit: a new case report. Comp Clin Pathol 20, 409–411 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00580-010-1133-z

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