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🚨 DEADLY EMERGENCY

Call Your Vet or Poison Control IMMEDIATELY

Vinca

Also known as: Periwinkle, Creeping Myrtle, Common Periwinkle

plant • wild_plant
Toxic compound: Vinca alkaloids (vincristine, vinblastine)

What Happens

Contains vinca alkaloids causing severe vomiting, diarrhea, neurological symptoms, seizures, and low blood pressure. Very common ground cover making it high-risk for outdoor cats.

Timeline

Symptoms within 1-4 hours

🩺 Symptoms

Severe vomiting, diarrhea, seizures, tremors, low blood pressure, weakness

Do This Right Now

Call vet immediately. Do NOT induce vomiting without vet guidance.

When to Worry

Any ingestion serious. Watch for vomiting, diarrhea, seizures, weakness, low blood pressure, tremors

Vet Consultation

Emergency care required. May need IV fluids, seizure control, blood pressure 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.