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Is Foxglove toxic to cats and dogs?
Digitalis purpurea · also called Digitalis
Cats
Highly toxicDogs
Highly toxicFoxglove contains heart toxins that can be fatal to pets. Every part of the plant is dangerous.
By Maya Hart
If your pet chewed it
- This is an emergency.
- Go to your vet now.
- Call your vet or a pet poison helpline, tell them the plant name (a photo helps) and how much was chewed.
- Rinse your pet’s mouth with water and remove any plant material from the fur.
Signs to watch for
- Vomiting
- Drooling
- Irregular heartbeat
- Weakness
- Collapse
What is harmful
- Parts
- Every part
- Substance
- Cardiac glycosides
Pet-safe alternatives
- Snapdragons
- Sunflowers
Questions owners ask
Is Foxglove toxic to cats?
Yes — highly toxic to cats. Harmful parts: every part.
Is Foxglove toxic to dogs?
Yes — highly toxic to dogs. Harmful parts: every part.
What happens if a pet eats foxglove?
vomiting, drooling, irregular heartbeat, weakness, collapse.
What should I do if my pet chewed it?
This is an emergency. Go to your vet now. Call your vet or a pet poison helpline, tell them the plant name (a photo helps) and how much was chewed. Rinse your pet’s mouth with water and remove any plant material from the fur.
What are pet-safe alternatives to foxglove?
Snapdragons, Sunflowers.
Sources
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