Flowers & Plants
Can dogs and cats eat begonia?
Compare the dog and cat answers together, then open the full guide for the pet you are asking about.
If your pet ate this, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center immediately.
Call ASPCA: (888) 426-4435One food, two pets
What changes between dogs and cats?
Dogs and cats both have a toxic verdict.
Use the column for the pet you are asking about, then open the full guide for its complete source notes.
Begonia safety for dogs
Begonias are toxic to dogs. The underground parts contain the greatest concentration, but chewing the plant can cause vomiting and heavy salivation.
Toxic principle: soluble calcium oxalates
Watch for
- vomiting
- excessive salivation
Begonia safety for cats
Begonias are toxic to cats. The underground parts contain the greatest concentration, but chewing the plant can cause vomiting and heavy salivation.
Toxic principle: soluble calcium oxalates
Watch for
- vomiting
- excessive salivation
This page is for informational purposes only and is not veterinary advice. Always consult your veterinarian about your pet's diet and health.
Compare more flowers & plants
Open another dog-and-cat view without starting a new search.
Read our methodology for how every verdict is sourced and reviewed.