Client handout: Large animals should leaf these trees alone
These trees are no good for large animals. Offer clients this handout and tell them to call you if they suspect ingestion of branches, bark or leaves.
We love trees.
Trees provide shelter, shade and wind breaks for large animals, but their owners may not know these beautiful trees are also a contributing cause of illness. Typically, animals with adequate nutrition will not browse foliage or ingest leaves or seeds, but drought, storms resulting in fallen branches, curiosity or boredom may result in their consumption. Careful attention must be paid to animals pastured close to these trees, and every effort must be made to prevent access.
Click the image below or right here to download a handout for owners of large animals. Read all about clinical signs, diagnosis and treatment for toxicity here.
About Pet Poison Helpline
Pet Poison Helpline, an animal poison control center based out of Minneapolis, is available 24 hours, seven days a week for pet owners and veterinary professionals that require assistance treating a potentially poisoned pet. The staff provides treatment advice for poisoning cases of all species, including dogs, cats, birds, small mammals, large animals and exotic species. As the most cost-effective option for animal poison control care, Pet Poison Helpline's fee of $59 per incident includes follow-up consultation for the duration of the poison case. Pet Poison Helpline is available in North America by calling 800-213-6680. Additional information can be found online at petpoisonhelpline.com.
Click on the image above to download this two-page handout. (It's just the first page above, but we swear the PDF is two pages. Pinkie swear.)
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