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Hi. My dogs chewed the ends of a large branch that had fallen from out frangipani tree. Is this poisonous to them. The dogs seem ok but drooling a little and keep licking their mouth. Thank you.
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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS
Veterinarian
Published on January 18th, 2017
Answered By David Darvishian
Veterinarian
Published on November 28th, 2017
Hi and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Sorry to hear about Juliette. This is from a veterinary only peer-reviewed site-
The leaves and sap of frangiopaini contain crotinic acid, lepeol, plumeric acid salts and saponins. It is a dermal irritant/vesicant and gastrointestinal irritant that has been used as a vermifuge and anitmalarial. The bark may contain a compound that has a cathartic effect.
Although significant GI and dermal irritation may occur, it is unlikely to cause life-threatening problems in otherwise healthy animals.
I would advise calling your local veterinarian and discuss this with them. Depending on how much was ingested, will determine how significant the clinical signs are.
Good luck
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