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Can dogs and cats eat foxglove?
Short answer on foxglove: a veterinary emergency 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.
Call ASPCA: (888) 426-4435One food, two pets
What changes between dogs and cats?
Dogs and cats both have a emergency verdict.
Dogs and cats get the same answer here. Each column below lists its own signs to watch and sources.
Foxglove safety for dogs
Foxglove is highly toxic to dogs. Its cardiac glycosides can cause vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, dangerous heart rhythms, heart failure, and death.
Toxic principle: cardiac glycosides
Watch for
- abnormal heart rhythm
- vomiting
- diarrhea
- weakness
- cardiac failure
Foxglove safety for cats
Foxglove is highly toxic to cats. Its cardiac glycosides can cause vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, dangerous heart rhythms, heart failure, and death.
Toxic principle: cardiac glycosides
Watch for
- abnormal heart rhythm
- vomiting
- diarrhea
- weakness
- cardiac failure
Questions owners ask about foxglove
Can dogs eat foxglove?
Foxglove is highly toxic to dogs. Its cardiac glycosides can cause vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, dangerous heart rhythms, heart failure, and death.
What should I do if my dog ate foxglove?
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 foxglove and dogs?
abnormal heart rhythm, vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, cardiac failure. If you notice any of these, contact your veterinarian.
Can cats eat foxglove?
Foxglove is highly toxic to cats. Its cardiac glycosides can cause vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, dangerous heart rhythms, heart failure, and death.
What should I do if my cat ate foxglove?
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 foxglove and cats?
abnormal heart rhythm, vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, cardiac failure. 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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