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🚨 DEADLY EMERGENCY

Call Your Vet or Poison Control IMMEDIATELY

Boxwood

Also known as: Boxwood, Box, Common Box

plant • shrub
Toxic compound: buxine alkaloids

What Happens

Alkaloids cause severe neurological symptoms and respiratory failure

Timeline

30 minutes to 4 hours

🩺 Symptoms

Vomiting, diarrhea, seizures, respiratory failure, death

Do This Right Now

Emergency vet immediately - respiratory and cardiac monitoring needed

When to Worry

ANY amount consumed

Vet Consultation

Emergency - call immediately

Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional veterinary advice. Always consult your veterinarian for medical decisions.