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Lily Of The Valley Poisoning

Convallaria Majalis Toxicity

Lily of the valley (Convallaria majalis) is highly toxic to waterfowl. The flowers, leaves, and stems of C. majalis contain saponins and cardiac glycosides--specifically convallotoxin, convalloside, and convallamarin. Consumption of 12g of substance is lethal to waterfowl.

Symptoms

Irregular or slow heart beat

Behavioral changes

Loss of appetite

Lethargy

Depression

Coma

Death

Diagnosis

History
Clinical signs
Physical exam
Laboratory tests
Necropsy

Treatment

Method	Method Summary
Supportive care	Isolate the bird from the flock and place in a safe, comfortable, warm location (your own duck "intensive care unit") with easy access to water and food. Limit stress. Call your veterinarian.
Activated charcoal	2.8 g/kg administered orally