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🚨 DEADLY EMERGENCY

Call Your Vet or Poison Control IMMEDIATELY

Lupine

Also known as: Bluebonnet, Lupin

plant • flower
Toxic compound: Quinolizidine alkaloids (lupinine, sparteine)

What Happens

Contains quinolizidine alkaloids that cause severe vomiting, diarrhea, tremors, seizures, and respiratory depression. All parts toxic, especially seeds.

Timeline

Symptoms within 1-3 hours, can be rapid

🩺 Symptoms

Vomiting, diarrhea, tremors, seizures, respiratory depression, ataxia

Do This Right Now

Remove plant material immediately. Call vet or poison control right away. Do NOT induce vomiting without vet guidance.

When to Worry

Any ingestion is serious. Watch for drooling, vomiting, weakness, tremors, difficulty breathing, seizures

Vet Consultation

Emergency vet visit required. May need activated charcoal, IV fluids, seizure control.

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