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Can dogs and cats eat yew?
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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?
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Yew safety for dogs
Yew is highly toxic to dogs. Taxine can disrupt the heart and may cause tremors, breathing difficulty, seizures, acute heart failure, or sudden death.
Toxic principle: taxine alkaloids
Watch for
- muscle tremors
- difficulty breathing
- seizures
- acute heart failure
Yew safety for cats
Yew is highly toxic to cats. Taxine can disrupt the heart, and ASPCA lists acute heart failure and sudden death among the risks.
Toxic principle: taxine alkaloids
Watch for
- acute heart failure
- sudden collapse
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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