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🚨 DEADLY EMERGENCY

Call Your Vet or Poison Control IMMEDIATELY

Privet

Also known as: Privet, Common Privet, European Privet

plant • shrub
Toxic compound: terpenoid glycosides

What Happens

Glycosides cause severe gastrointestinal and neurological symptoms

Timeline

1 to 6 hours

🩺 Symptoms

Vomiting, diarrhea, incoordination, hypothermia

Do This Right Now

Contact vet immediately, monitor for symptoms

When to Worry

ANY consumption of berries or large amounts of leaves

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.