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Can dogs and cats eat oleander?
Short answer on oleander: 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.
Oleander safety for dogs
Oleander is highly toxic to dogs. Its cardiac glycosides can cause drooling, abdominal pain, diarrhea, lethargy, dangerous heart effects, and death.
Toxic principle: cardiac glycosides
Watch for
- drooling
- abdominal pain
- diarrhea
- lethargy
- cardiac effects
Oleander safety for cats
Oleander is highly toxic to cats. Its cardiac glycosides can cause drooling, abdominal pain, diarrhea, lethargy, dangerous heart effects, and death.
Toxic principle: cardiac glycosides
Watch for
- drooling
- abdominal pain
- diarrhea
- lethargy
- cardiac effects
Questions owners ask about oleander
Can dogs eat oleander?
Oleander is highly toxic to dogs. Its cardiac glycosides can cause drooling, abdominal pain, diarrhea, lethargy, dangerous heart effects, and death.
What should I do if my dog ate oleander?
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 oleander and dogs?
drooling, abdominal pain, diarrhea, lethargy, cardiac effects. If you notice any of these, contact your veterinarian.
Can cats eat oleander?
Oleander is highly toxic to cats. Its cardiac glycosides can cause drooling, abdominal pain, diarrhea, lethargy, dangerous heart effects, and death.
What should I do if my cat ate oleander?
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 oleander and cats?
drooling, abdominal pain, diarrhea, lethargy, cardiac effects. 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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