Bracken Fern
Additional Common Names: Brake Fern, Umbewe, Brake, Pasture Bracken, Hog-Pasture Bracken, Eagle fern, Umhlashoshana, Adelaarsvaring
Scientific Name: Pteridium aquilinum
Family: Polypodiaceae
Toxicity: Toxic to Horses
Toxic Principles: Thiaminase
Clinical Signs: Thiamine deficiency: weakness, weight loss, staggers, tremors, death
If you suspect your pet may have ingested a potentially toxic substance, call the ASPCA Poison Control at (888) 426-4435 or contact your local veterinarian as soon as possible.*
* A consultation fee may apply.
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