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🚨 DEADLY EMERGENCY

Call Your Vet or Poison Control IMMEDIATELY

Pokeweed

Also known as: Pokeweed, Poke Sallet, American Nightshade

plant • wild_plant
Toxic compound: phytolaccine, phytolaccotoxin

What Happens

Phytolaccine causes severe gastrointestinal and cardiac symptoms

Timeline

2 to 6 hours

🩺 Symptoms

Severe vomiting, bloody diarrhea, tremors, cardiac arrhythmias

Do This Right Now

Emergency vet immediately, monitor cardiac function

When to Worry

ANY consumption, especially berries or roots

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.