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Is Helleborus × hybridus toxic to dogs?

Helleborus × hybridus

Toxic to dogs

Yes — helleborus × hybridus 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 lists Hellebore (Helleborus species) as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses. Toxic principles include bufadienolides, glycosides, veratrin and protoanemonin; ingestion can cause drooling, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, colic and depression. Keep away from pets.

What to do if your dog ate helleborus × hybridus

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

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

Is helleborus × hybridus toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is helleborus × hybridus toxic to dogs?

Yes — helleborus × hybridus is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. ASPCA lists Hellebore (Helleborus species) as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses. Toxic principles include bufadienolides, glycosides, veratrin and protoanemonin; ingestion can cause drooling, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, colic and depression. Keep away from pets.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats helleborus × hybridus?

ASPCA lists Hellebore (Helleborus species) as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses. Toxic principles include bufadienolides, glycosides, veratrin and protoanemonin; ingestion can cause drooling, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, colic and depression. Keep away from pets. 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 helleborus × hybridus.

What should I do if my dog ate helleborus × hybridus?

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 helleborus × hybridus toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Helleborus × hybridus is toxic to cats as well. See the full helleborus × hybridus pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to helleborus × hybridus?

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 helleborus × hybridus pet-safety