Why Rhubarb Should Be Avoided
Leaves are toxic. Can cause kidney failure.
What To Do If Your Dog Eats Rhubarb
Monitor your dog for vomiting, diarrhoea, lethargy, or loss of appetite. If symptoms develop, contact your vet.
Use the Emergency Risk ToolScientific References
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- Zhang Y (2020). Elevated system exposures of baicalin after combinatory oral administration of rhein and baicalin: Mainly related to breast cancer resistance protein (ABCG2), not UDP-glucuronosyltransferases PMID: 31884038
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