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Is Fastigiata Yew toxic to dogs?

Taxus baccata 'Fastigiata'

Toxic to dogs

Yes — fastigiata yew 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. ASPCA classifies Taxus (yew), including English yew, as toxic to cats, dogs and horses. Taxine alkaloids in foliage, bark and seeds can cause muscle tremors, dyspnea, seizures and sudden death from cardiac failure. Only the red aril flesh is safe. As one of the most poisonous garden plants, keep all prunings and seeds away from pets and livestock.

What to do if your dog ate fastigiata yew

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

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

Is fastigiata yew toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is fastigiata yew toxic to dogs?

Yes — fastigiata yew is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. ASPCA classifies Taxus (yew), including English yew, as toxic to cats, dogs and horses. Taxine alkaloids in foliage, bark and seeds can cause muscle tremors, dyspnea, seizures and sudden death from cardiac failure. Only the red aril flesh is safe. As one of the most poisonous garden plants, keep all prunings and seeds away from pets and livestock.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats fastigiata yew?

ASPCA classifies Taxus (yew), including English yew, as toxic to cats, dogs and horses. Taxine alkaloids in foliage, bark and seeds can cause muscle tremors, dyspnea, seizures and sudden death from cardiac failure. Only the red aril flesh is safe. As one of the most poisonous garden plants, keep all prunings and seeds 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 fastigiata yew.

What should I do if my dog ate fastigiata yew?

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 fastigiata yew toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Fastigiata Yew is toxic to cats as well. See the full fastigiata yew pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to fastigiata yew?

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 fastigiata yew pet-safety