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If your dog ate poisonous adenia — do this now

  1. Take the plant away and clear any pieces from their mouth.
  2. Do not induce vomiting unless told to by a professional.
  3. Call your vet now. If you cannot reach one, a poison-control line will triage you — ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 in the US, or Animal PoisonLine on 01202 509 000 in the UK. Both services charge a fee.

Poisonous Adenia is toxic to dogs (ASPCA).

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My dog ate Poisonous Adenia — what to do

Step by step

  1. Take poisonous adenia away and remove any plant material from your dog's mouth so they cannot eat more.
  2. Note roughly how much was eaten and when — this helps the vet judge the risk.
  3. Do NOT induce vomiting unless a vet or poison-control specialist tells you to.
  4. Call your vet, or a poison-control line — (888) 426-4435 in the US, or Animal PoisonLine on 01202 509 000 in the UK. Both charge a consultation fee. Follow their advice.
  5. Watch for drooling, pawing at the mouth, vomiting, loss of appetite, or lethargy, and bring a leaf or photo to the appointment.

This is general guidance, not veterinary advice. Pets vary, and a reaction may be to soil, fertiliser, or pesticide as well as the plant. When in doubt, call your vet — or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 in the US, or Animal PoisonLine on 01202 509 000 in the UK.

My dog ate poisonous adenia — FAQ

Is poisonous adenia poisonous to dogs?

Yes — Poisonous Adenia (Adenia venenata) is regarded as toxic to dogs, based on genus- and family-level toxicity data. Adenia venenata is one of the most toxic plants known. It contains modeccin — a highly potent type II ribosome-inactivating protein (RIP-II) similar in mechanism to ricin — as well as cyanogenic glycosides. Ingestion of even a small amount can cause severe organ damage and death in humans and animals. It is not individually listed by ASPCA, but the Adenia genus is documented as severely toxic in toxicological and pharmacological literature. This plant must never be kept in any household with children or pets. Handle only with chemical-resistant gloves and wash hands thoroughly after any contact.

How serious is it if my dog ate poisonous adenia?

Poisonous Adenia is toxic to dogs and reactions can be significant, so treat any ingestion as urgent. Call your vet, or (888) 426-4435 in the US, or Animal PoisonLine on 01202 509 000 in the UK, straight away rather than waiting to see if symptoms develop.

What symptoms should I watch for?

Signs usually appear soon after chewing: drooling, pawing at the mouth, vomiting, loss of appetite, or unusual lethargy. Adenia venenata is one of the most toxic plants known. It contains modeccin — a highly potent type II ribosome-inactivating protein (RIP-II) similar in mechanism to ricin — as well as cyanogenic glycosides. Ingestion of even a small amount can cause severe organ damage and death in humans and animals. It is not individually listed by ASPCA, but the Adenia genus is documented as severely toxic in toxicological and pharmacological literature. This plant must never be kept in any household with children or pets. Handle only with chemical-resistant gloves and wash hands thoroughly after any contact. Any worsening or persistent symptoms warrant an immediate vet visit.

Should I make my dog vomit?

No — do not induce vomiting unless a vet or a poison-control specialist specifically tells you to. The wrong action can make things worse. Call your vet, or (888) 426-4435 in the US, or Animal PoisonLine on 01202 509 000 in the UK, and follow professional advice.

How do I stop this happening again?

Keep poisonous adenia well out of reach, or swap it for an ASPCA non-toxic plant — see the best dogs-safe plants list.

Type any plant to see what the ASPCA says about it and your dog.

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