are cottonwood leaves poisonous to horses?
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In general, horses are not likely to eat leaves or any other tree parts unless they are quite hungry. ... The following trees have no place in horsekeeping areas because of their toxicity or potential for causing digestive distress.
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Oak / Acorn Toxicity. Oak and acorns contain tannins which when ingested produce toxins which can be poisonous to horses. ... These poisons can cause damage to the gut leading to problems such as diarrhea and colic signs, they can also cause damage to the liver and kidneys.
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Red Maple. Red maple trees, also known as Acer rubrum, are toxic to horses but nontoxic to dogs, cats and humans. ... Homeowners with horses should avoid using red maple trees in their landscaping. All parts of the plant are considered poisonous, but leaves (particularly wilted leaves) are the most deadly.
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In fact, cases of maple poisoning have been identified in horses that consumed wilted leaves from the sugar maple (Acer saccharum). ... “A horse may eat a few maple leaves on occasion, but an adult horse would need to eat one to two pounds of the dried or wilted maple leaves to be affected by the toxin.
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All varieties produce acorns. Toxic parts – Leaves, twigs and acorns of oak contain tannins that are toxic in large enough doses. Horses are most likely to eat the leaves and young twigs rather than the acorns. ... Large amounts must be eaten over several days to a week or more before signs of toxicity are seen.
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Despite their fiery leaves in autumn, no part of the tree is toxic to humans or domestic animals -- except horses. In fact, the tree's leaves are eaten as part of some Japanese dishes and have no adverse health effects.
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Horse chestnut trees drop hard, dark brown nuts, or conkers, from September onwards. Just like the tree's bark, leaves and flowers, they can be fatal to dogs if ingested. Not only do they pose a choking risk due to their size and shape, they also contain a deadly toxin called Aesculin which is poisonous to pups.
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Is a catalpa tree harmful to a horse? ANSWER: Although the nectar of the catalpa tree appears to be toxic to some ants, the catalpa tree is safe for horse pastures. Here are two lists of trees -- the first shows trees that are generally safe for horse pastures; the second list shows trees that are hazardous to horses.
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Rhododendron is typically not very palatable to horses unless it is the only forage available, but sheep and goats may graze readily on the plant. The toxic principle interferes with normal skeletal muscle, cardiac muscle and nerve function.
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However, some maple species have a sinister side---horses and ponies as well as donkeys, mules and zebras eating the fallen, wilted or dried leaves can be fatally poisoned. ... In fact, cases of maple poisoning have been identified in horses that consumed wilted leaves from the sugar maple (Acer saccharum).
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Bamboo is high in fiber and can contain 10-20% crude protein. Large amounts of Bambusa vulgaris (Yellow Bamboo) have shown to be toxic for horses. However more information is necessary to determine the digestibility, nutritive value and toxicity of various bamboo species for horses.
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Sycamore tree poisoning, if not treated promptly by a veterinarian, can be fatal to the horse. The seeds and seedlings of the sycamore tree contain the toxic agent hypoglycin A, which causes severe muscle damage. If a horse ingests the seeds or seedlings of a sycamore tree he will develop atypical myopathy.
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They are all poisonous and can cause skin irritation, gastric distress, neurological damage, and may result in kidney, liver, and pulmonary congestion. The flowers, stalks, and leaves of the chrysanthemum (mum) are all toxic to horses, causing neurological, topical, and digestive irritation if eaten.
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Oleander remains toxic when dry. ... The lethal dose of the green oleander leaves for cattle and horses has been found to be 0.005% of the animal's body weight. The minimum lethal dose of oleander for cattle was found to be 50mg/kg body weight.
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Fiddle Leaf Fig – Toxic to cats and dogs if ingested, causing oral irritation, excessive drooling, and vomiting. ... Symptoms include excessive drooling, vomiting, trouble swallowing, pawing at the mouth, lack of appetite, and mouth irritation.
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Boxwood (Buxus sp.) Buttercup - leaves Note this is poisonous in only 2-3% of rabbits.
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Toxicity. The jade plant is toxic to horses, and dogs and cats, as well as mildly toxic to humans, in some cases, with skin contact.