Also known as: Bell Pepper Plant, Chili Plant, Jalapeno Plant
Capsaicin causes intense burning, drooling, vomiting. Leaves and stems also mildly toxic. Hot peppers worse than sweet peppers.
Burning immediate; GI symptoms within 1-3 hours
Oral burning, drooling, vomiting, diarrhea
Rinse mouth with water or milk. Do not use water alone for hot peppers - milk better.
Excessive drooling, pawing at mouth, vomiting, difficulty breathing
Call vet if hot pepper ingested or if symptoms severe.
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