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Is Fern-leaf Yarrow 'Gold Plate' toxic to dogs?

Achillea filipendulina

Toxic to dogs

Yes — fern-leaf yarrow 'gold plate' is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. Achillea (yarrow) is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. It contains sesquiterpene lactones, alkaloids, and glycoalkaloids that can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, increased urination, and photosensitivity reactions. Keep away from pets and livestock.

What to do if your dog ate fern-leaf yarrow 'gold plate'

  1. Remove any plant material from your dog's mouth and move fern-leaf yarrow 'gold plate' out of reach.
  2. Note how much was eaten and when, and watch for drooling, vomiting, or lethargy.
  3. Do not induce vomiting unless a vet or poison-control specialist instructs you to.
  4. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice.
  5. Bring a leaf or photo of fern-leaf yarrow 'gold plate' to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

General guidance, not veterinary advice. If you think your dog has eaten fern-leaf yarrow 'gold plate', contact your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 — do not wait for symptoms to worsen.

Is fern-leaf yarrow 'gold plate' toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is fern-leaf yarrow 'gold plate' toxic to dogs?

Yes — fern-leaf yarrow 'gold plate' is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Achillea (yarrow) is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. It contains sesquiterpene lactones, alkaloids, and glycoalkaloids that can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, increased urination, and photosensitivity reactions. Keep away from pets and livestock.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats fern-leaf yarrow 'gold plate'?

Achillea (yarrow) is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. It contains sesquiterpene lactones, alkaloids, and glycoalkaloids that can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, increased urination, and photosensitivity reactions. Keep away from pets and livestock. Signs usually appear soon after chewing rather than hours later — watch for drooling, pawing at the mouth, vomiting, loss of appetite, or unusual lethargy after your dog has had access to fern-leaf yarrow 'gold plate'.

What should I do if my dog ate fern-leaf yarrow 'gold plate'?

Stay calm. Remove any plant from your dog's mouth and take the plant away. Note how much was eaten and when, and do not induce vomiting unless told to. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice; a leaf or photo helps the vet treat it correctly.

Is fern-leaf yarrow 'gold plate' toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Fern-leaf Yarrow 'Gold Plate' is toxic to cats as well. See the full fern-leaf yarrow 'gold plate' pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to fern-leaf yarrow 'gold plate'?

For a similar look without the risk, see the best dogs-safe plants list — every plant there is ASPCA non-toxic to cats and dogs.

Full fern-leaf yarrow 'gold plate' pet-safety