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Can dogs and cats eat arrowhead vine?
Short answer on arrowhead vine: toxic for both dogs and cats. See what to watch for and the veterinary sources behind each answer.
If your pet ate this, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center immediately.
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What changes between dogs and cats?
Dogs and cats both have a toxic verdict.
Dogs and cats get the same answer here. Each column below lists its own signs to watch and sources.
Arrowhead Vine safety for dogs
Arrowhead vine is toxic to dogs. Chewing it can cause painful mouth irritation and swelling, heavy drooling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing.
Toxic principle: insoluble calcium oxalates
Watch for
- mouth irritation
- mouth swelling
- excessive drooling
- vomiting
- difficulty swallowing
Arrowhead Vine safety for cats
Arrowhead vine is toxic to cats. Chewing it can cause painful mouth irritation and swelling, heavy drooling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing.
Toxic principle: insoluble calcium oxalates
Watch for
- mouth irritation
- mouth swelling
- excessive drooling
- vomiting
- difficulty swallowing
Questions owners ask about arrowhead vine
Can dogs eat arrowhead vine?
Arrowhead vine is toxic to dogs. Chewing it can cause painful mouth irritation and swelling, heavy drooling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing.
What should I do if my dog ate arrowhead vine?
Contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435 immediately. Do not wait for symptoms to appear before calling.
What symptoms should I watch for with arrowhead vine and dogs?
mouth irritation, mouth swelling, excessive drooling, vomiting, difficulty swallowing. If you notice any of these, contact your veterinarian.
Can cats eat arrowhead vine?
Arrowhead vine is toxic to cats. Chewing it can cause painful mouth irritation and swelling, heavy drooling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing.
What should I do if my cat ate arrowhead vine?
Contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435 immediately. Do not wait for symptoms to appear before calling.
What symptoms should I watch for with arrowhead vine and cats?
mouth irritation, mouth swelling, excessive drooling, vomiting, difficulty swallowing. If you notice any of these, contact your veterinarian.
This page is for informational purposes only and is not veterinary advice. Always consult your veterinarian about your pet's diet and health.
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