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Mescalbean (Sophora secundiflora) toxicity in a dog
K W Knauer1, J C Reagor, E M Bailey
1Department of Small Animal Medicine and Surgery, Texas Veterinary Medical Center, College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University, College Station 77843-4474, USA.
Veterinary and Human Toxicology
|June 1, 1995
Summary
Mescalbean (Sophora secundiflora) toxicity can cause exercise intolerance and collapse in dogs. This rare condition mimics periodic weakness, with rapid recovery during rest.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Toxicology
- Canine Medicine
- Plant-Induced Diseases
Background:
- Mescalbean (Sophora secundiflora) is a plant found in certain regions.
- Plant toxicities in dogs can present with varied clinical signs.
- Periodic weakness and syncope are recognized syndromes in canine medicine.
Observation:
- A case of Mescalbean toxicity in a dog is presented.
- Clinical signs included exercise intolerance, muscle rigidity, and collapse.
- Affected dogs recovered quickly when allowed to rest.
Findings:
- Mescalbean toxicity is a potential cause of episodic collapse in dogs.
- The toxicity manifests as exercise-induced weakness and rigidity.
- Rapid, complete recovery upon cessation of exercise is characteristic.
Implications:
- Highlights Mescalbean as a differential diagnosis for periodic weakness in dogs.
- Informs veterinary professionals about a rare but significant plant toxicity.
- Emphasizes the importance of environmental toxin assessment in canine neurological cases.