My goat ate azalea. Is it toxic? What are the symptoms to watch for?

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I think my goat ate Azealia what do I do. Pet's info: Other | Unknown - Other | Male | neutered | 10 months and 8 days old | 25 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Azalea is toxic to goats. GI signs appear first within six hours of ingestion, and include salivation, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and tremors. If he ate enough of the plant, then symptoms progress to convulsions, followed by coma and death. If you aren't sure that Jebediah ate the plant, I would monitor him for now, and keep him in place where he has no access to the Azalea. If you notice any of the GI signs I mentioned above, you will need to get a vet out to see him immediately. There is no cure for Azalea toxicity, but there is supportive treatment. Activated charcoal can be given to prevent further absorption of the toxin, as well as IV fluids.

My goat ate azalea. Is it toxic? What are the symptoms to watch for?

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