UNIT 01.07 | ICH | Quiz Quiz

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1. Pyrrolizidine alkaloid (PAs).

Tick off all boxes that apply to pyrrolizidine alkaloid (PAs).
- PAs are found in many plant species, and some are known liver toxins
- Comfrey is a popular herb that contains potentially toxic PAs
- Comfrey leaf may be safe to use topically but not internally; the root should always be avoided
- other plants, such as Gravel root and Coltsfoot, may contain PA levels that pose problems for dogs. Always look up the constituent content of any plant you don’t know well.
- herbs that are non-alkaloid

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