Poor Jax - VERY sick from horrible toxic plant

[Holly (Jax & Bandit)]

If anyone has a Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow plant pull it up right away. Jax ate some of the berries and is very sick. He is in the ICU for 2-7 days. This plant is a very potent neurotoxin. Within 4 hours of eating this plant, Jax was very unsteady on his feet, was panting heavily and shaking his head every few seconds. He couldn't walk a straight line. His spine became curved and his back legs wouldn't work properly. Hopefully Jax will recover and have no lasting ill effects - however, the vet couldn't guarantee anything. Just wanted to let everyone know in case they had this plant in their yard.

[Melissa]

Oh my I am so sorry to hear this.  Prayers for Jax and your family!

[Jodi and Stella]

My thoughts are with you Holly, I hope Jax will be ok.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

I'm so sorry; I hope Jax will be okay.

For those unfamiliar with the Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow plant, its scientific name is Brunfelsia, and it is in the Nightshade family. The berries are known to be highly toxic to dogs.

http://www.floridata.com/ref/b/brun_pau.cfm

[Deanna & Desi & Cori]

Karen - Thanks for the link. 

Holly - sending positive thoughts your way...

[Jersey, Jasmine, Jypsy and Diane]

Thanks for the info, I had no clue what it looked like.

[Kaytlin and Cooper]

Fingers and paws crossed that Jax is ok

[Maryann,Roo and Tigger]

Good grief - I have two in the backyard.  They are coming out tomorrow.  Prayers and love to Jax.

[Michael Gurley]

Thank goodness you can remove them before anything happens!

[sandy b]

Holly, sending positive thought your way.

[Jane, Rooney & Stuart]

Sending our prayers to Jax and to you!!!!  This is very scary stuff - I've never hear of this plant but I have heard of Nightshade.  I'm not sure if it grows down here but I will be checking.  Keep us posted!

[Tara and Dublin]

I am going to Google this plant to see what it looks like or if it has other "names".  Stay strong Jax!!

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

How frightening.  Thanks for sharing your story, and I'll be praying that Jax is back to normal quickly.