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🚨 DEADLY EMERGENCY

Call Your Vet or Poison Control IMMEDIATELY

Salsa Verde

Also known as: Green Salsa, Tomatillo Salsa

food • sauce
Toxic compound: Solanine, N-propyl disulfide, capsaicin

What Happens

Green tomatillos from nightshade family cause vomiting. Combined with onions, garlic, and hot peppers creates multiple toxicity pathways. Very irritating to GI tract.

Timeline

Symptoms within 1-4 hours

🩺 Symptoms

Severe GI upset, oral irritation, potential anemia

Do This Right Now

Call vet. Rinse mouth if possible. Provide water.

When to Worry

Vomiting, diarrhea, oral burning, drooling, weakness

Vet Consultation

Call vet immediately. May need GI protectants and monitoring.

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