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Incidence of Vitis fruit-induced clinical signs and acute kidney injury in dogs and cats. J Small Anim Pract. 2022 Jun;63(6):447-453. doi: 10.1111/jsap.13483. Epub 2022 Feb 8.
Carambola, also known as star fruit, is the fruit of Averrhoa carambola, a species of tree native to tropical Southeast Asia. [1] [2] [3] The edible fruit has distinctive ridges running down its sides (usually 5–6). [1] When cut in cross-section, it resembles a star, giving it the name of star fruit.
As pet owners, we often share our treats with our furry companions. However, when it comes to cats, there are certain fruits that can pose a serious threat to their health. In this comprehensive ...
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Averrhoa carambola is a species of tree in the family Oxalidaceae native to tropical Southeast Asia; [1] it has a number of common names, including carambola, star fruit and five-corner. [2] It is a small tree or shrub that grows 5 to 12 m (16 to 39 ft) tall, with rose to red-purple flowers.
Actinidia polygama (also known as silver vine, matatabi and cat powder) is a species of kiwifruit in the family Actinidiaceae. It grows in the mountainous areas of Korea , Japan and China at elevations between 500 and 1,900 metres (1,600 and 6,200 ft).
Caramboxin (CBX) is a toxin found in star fruit (Averrhoa carambola) [1] [2] and the related bilimbi fruit (Averrhoa bilimbi). [3] Individuals with some types of kidney disease are susceptible to adverse neurological effects including intoxication, seizures and even death after eating star fruit [4] and bilimbi fruit. [3]
Cats should never eat chocolate. It is toxic to cats and dogs, PetMD reports. The two compounds found in chocolate − theobromine and caffeine − make it deadly to cats, affecting their ...