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Is Large Yellow Foxglove toxic to dogs?

Digitalis grandiflora

Toxic to dogs

Yes — large yellow foxglove 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. Digitalis grandiflora contains cardiac glycosides including digitalinum and other compounds toxic to the heart. The ASPCA lists Digitalis species as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses — effects include cardiac arrhythmia, vomiting, and potentially fatal heart failure. All parts are toxic and must be kept away from pets and children.

What to do if your dog ate large yellow foxglove

  1. Remove any plant material from your dog's mouth and move large yellow foxglove 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 large yellow foxglove to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is large yellow foxglove toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is large yellow foxglove toxic to dogs?

Yes — large yellow foxglove is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Digitalis grandiflora contains cardiac glycosides including digitalinum and other compounds toxic to the heart. The ASPCA lists Digitalis species as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses — effects include cardiac arrhythmia, vomiting, and potentially fatal heart failure. All parts are toxic and must be kept away from pets and children.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats large yellow foxglove?

Digitalis grandiflora contains cardiac glycosides including digitalinum and other compounds toxic to the heart. The ASPCA lists Digitalis species as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses — effects include cardiac arrhythmia, vomiting, and potentially fatal heart failure. All parts are toxic and must be kept away from pets and children. 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 large yellow foxglove.

What should I do if my dog ate large yellow foxglove?

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 large yellow foxglove toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Large Yellow Foxglove is toxic to cats as well. See the full large yellow foxglove pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to large yellow foxglove?

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 large yellow foxglove pet-safety