Ricinus communis

This plant is known to be potentially deadly!

  • If you're comfortable with the risk, ensure this plant is out of reach of your animal.
  • If you suspect your animal has ingested portions of this plant, immediately consult your veterinarian.
  • If your animal is experiencing any of the following symptoms, immediately contact your veterinarian's emergency number for further instructions.

Affects

๐Ÿถ dogs๐Ÿฑ cats๐Ÿด horses๐ŸฆŽ reptiles๐ŸŸ fish๐Ÿฆ birds๐Ÿญ rats๐Ÿน hamsters

Common Names

  • Castor Bean

Symptoms

  • Oral Irritation
  • Thirst
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Kidney Failure
  • Convulsions
  • Loss Of Appetite
  • Weakness
  • Colic
  • Trembling
  • Sweating
  • Incoordination
  • Difficulty Breathing
  • Depression
  • Fever
  • Coma
  • Death

Images

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Classification

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