Sources and Symptoms of Animal Poisoning

By Jon Geller and Dvm
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PHOTO: FOTOLIA/JOE GOUGH
Certain soil imbalances can lead to pasture grasses with too much of one mineral, which can be toxic to livestock.

If your livestock or pets are acting sick or strange, they may have been poisoned by a common toxin. This chart details the most common sources and symptoms of animal poisoning.

1. Water Contamination

Algae

  • Occurs when dense bloom of blue-green algae produces potent neurotoxin.
  • Published on Aug 1, 1999
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