Locoweed
Locoweed
plants
Scientific name
Astragalus and Oxytropis
Toxicity to pets
Locoweeds are toxic to grazing livestock. Locoweeds contain multiple toxins (i.e., miserotoxin, Swainsonine) and accumulate selenium at toxic levels from soil. Clinical signs of locoweed intoxication are neurological (e.g., staggers, aggression, blindness), reproductive (e.g. reduced fertility, fetal deformity), gastrointestinal (e.g. poor appetite, liver damage), and cardiovascular (e.g., heart failure).
Disclaimer
The content of this page is not veterinary advice. A number of factors (amount of substance ingested, size of the animal, allergies, etc.) determine what is toxic to a particular pet. If you think your pet has eaten something potentially toxic, call Pet Poison Helpline or seek immediate veterinary treatment.
