Curly Leafed Dock Sorrel – Toxic Plant of the Week

Curly Leafed Dock Sorrel

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It’s Monday morning again but that means time to learn about another plant your horse can’t eat. Today we’ll take a closer look at a commonly found plant, the Curly Leafed Dock Sorrel.

A Little About Curly Leafed Dock Sorrel

Rumex crispus is Curly Leafed Dock Sorrel, also called Curled Dock, Sour Dock, & Yellow Dock. This is a perennial weed which can grow very tall. Leaves are oblong with wavy margins, flowers are small and turn brown when dried.

How Dangerous Is It?

This is one of the more dangerous culprits in climates where it grows naturally. It’s a weed, so it grows as such and it is highly toxic and a real pest for horse owners. It’s not particularly palatable to horses, however it’s a high risk nonetheless.

The leaves, stems & seeds of this plant are toxic and can be fatal to equines.

Curly Leafed Dock Sorrel

What To Look For

You know your animal the best, so you should know when something is amiss. Curly Leafed Dock Sorrel toxicity symptoms occur within a few hours of ingestion and can include tremors, weakness & collapse.

Learn More

Be sure to check out the Curly Leafed Dock Sorrel page to learn more about the plant and while you are at it why not check out more toxic plants?

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*It should be noted that I’m not a veterinarian. This information is written specifically for horses and should be used for reference purposes only. If you think your horse has eaten something toxic call your vet right away.

2 Comments on “Curly Leafed Dock Sorrel – Toxic Plant of the Week

  1. Jack

    Interesting article, I didn’t know this about Curly Leafed Dock Sorrel. Where does it usually grow? And what is the recommended course of action if our horse eats some of this stuff?

    Thanks so much for providing this info, I guess you really do learn something new every day! Take care,

    Jack

    1. Susan

      Jack, I believe that the horse will simply get sick, but nothing more. I could be wrong, but I think once it passes they are fine.

      Can some one clarify this? I’d really like to know for sure.

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