are oak trees poisonous to horses?
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Oak and acorns contain tannins which when ingested produce toxins which can be poisonous to horses. ... These poisons can cause damage to the gut leading to problems such as diarrhea and colic signs, they can also cause damage to the liver and kidneys.
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The umbrella tree in both forms is toxic to dogs and other small animals; it contains insoluble calcium oxalates, saponins, and terpenoids (aromatic hydrocarbon chemical substances). Umbrella Tree poisoning in dogs is caused by specific chemicals within the plant that are natural defenses.
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For the most part, catalpa trees are not poisonous. The poisonous parts of the tree are the roots and possibly the leaves as well. Both of these are poisonous to humans and animals alike.
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Oak leaves are full of Tanin acid and will damage grass. also if it is thick,like it sounds like it is..it will kill the grass.
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Laurel, leylandii or any hedging plants are poisonous and dangerous to horses.
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There is no evidence to suggest that any part of the olive tree (Olea europaea) is poisonous to animals. ... Some other, unrelated tree species with olive in their common names or "olea" -- Latin for olive -- in their botanical or common names, are toxic and may be mistaken for olive trees.
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Mulberry leaves are ok though, my horses eat the leaves off our tree when you lead them past.
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All parts of boxwood is poisonous, but especially the bark and leaves. The plant contains triterpenoidal alkaloids. As little as 1.5 lb of green leaves can be lethal to an average size adult horse.
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Dogs can get poison oak and poison sumac as well. This trio of poisonous plants have one major thing in common: urushiol. Urushiol is the oily sap found throughout all three plants on the stems, leaves, and roots. Urushiol is fast-acting and quickly absorbs into the skin once contact has been made.
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Yew trees: Every part of this tree is poisonous to pets and even eating a few leaves can be serious. They are often found in churchyards, so keep your eyes peeled. Horse chestnut trees: Its bark, leaves, flowers, and conkers are all poisonous to pets. Conkers themselves could also be a choking hazard.
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Is a catalpa tree harmful to a horse? ANSWER: Although the nectar of the catalpa tree appears to be toxic to some ants, the catalpa tree is safe for horse pastures. Here are two lists of trees -- the first shows trees that are generally safe for horse pastures; the second list shows trees that are hazardous to horses.
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I was also wondering if either Crepe Myrtle or Bradford Pear trees are poisonous to horses. ANSWER: Fresh alfalfa pasture can cause bloating in cattle and some say that when frozen, can cause problems for horses, too. ... Bradford pears are not good because the leaves contain cyanide.
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The blossoms, buds, young leaves and acorns are poisonous. Cattle, sheep, goats, swine, rabbits and guinea pigs are susceptible to oak poisoning. A gallotannin isolated from oak has been demonstrated to be poisonous. Calcium hydroxide is an antidote for tannic acid.
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In general, horses are not likely to eat leaves or any other tree parts unless they are quite hungry. ... The following trees have no place in horsekeeping areas because of their toxicity or potential for causing digestive distress.
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Most species of oak are considered toxic. If animals eat young oak leaves, during the spring, or acorns, during the autumn, symptoms of poisoning can begin to display within hours or after several days.
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Ripe acorns are less toxic than when green. Cattle sheep, goats, horses and pigs are susceptible to poisoning The tannins found in the leaves, bark, and acorns of oaks produce poisoning through their effect on the intestinal tract and kidney. Tannins are potent, precipitators of cellular protein.
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No known toxins for horses are present in the leaves. Mostly, horses leave fig leaves alone. Tree bark: The sap (latex) of the fig tree oozes abundantly when branches are cut and can cause skin irritation or contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals. Unripe figs also contain latex and should not be eaten until ripe.