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Can dogs eat Cocculus?

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Overview

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Can dogs eat cocculus? No, cocculus is not suitable to be taken orally by dogs. A poisonous compound to canines called picrotoxin can be found in the herb’s seed. Ingesting cocculus can cause poisoning in dogs and disrupt their nervous system function.

Benefits

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  • Cocculus is used as a homeopathic remedy for nausea, dizziness, motion sickness, and vomiting in dogs.

Risks

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  • Cocculus is used as a homeopathic remedy and not for ingestion.
  • The seed of Cocculus contains picrotoxin, a potent poison that affects the central nervous system. When ingested, it can cause vomiting, chronic convulsions, gastrointestinal symptoms, and respiration failure. Severe cases of poisoning can lead to fatal results.
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Servings

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  • Always get professional advice from a veterinarian before using a plant medicinally for your dog.

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