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Is Hollow-Rooted Fumewort toxic to dogs?

Corydalis cava

Toxic to dogs

Yes — hollow-rooted fumewort 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. Like all Corydalis species, C. cava contains isoquinoline alkaloids — notably corydaline, bulbocapnine, and protopine — throughout the tuber, leaves, and flowers. ASPCA lists Corydalis as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses; effects include tremors, ataxia, sedation, and cardiovascular and respiratory depression. The hollow tuber is particularly concentrated in alkaloids. Ingestion of any part warrants prompt veterinary attention.

What to do if your dog ate hollow-rooted fumewort

  1. Remove any plant material from your dog's mouth and move hollow-rooted fumewort 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 hollow-rooted fumewort to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is hollow-rooted fumewort toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is hollow-rooted fumewort toxic to dogs?

Yes — hollow-rooted fumewort is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Like all Corydalis species, C. cava contains isoquinoline alkaloids — notably corydaline, bulbocapnine, and protopine — throughout the tuber, leaves, and flowers. ASPCA lists Corydalis as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses; effects include tremors, ataxia, sedation, and cardiovascular and respiratory depression. The hollow tuber is particularly concentrated in alkaloids. Ingestion of any part warrants prompt veterinary attention.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats hollow-rooted fumewort?

Like all Corydalis species, C. cava contains isoquinoline alkaloids — notably corydaline, bulbocapnine, and protopine — throughout the tuber, leaves, and flowers. ASPCA lists Corydalis as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses; effects include tremors, ataxia, sedation, and cardiovascular and respiratory depression. The hollow tuber is particularly concentrated in alkaloids. Ingestion of any part warrants prompt veterinary attention. 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 hollow-rooted fumewort.

What should I do if my dog ate hollow-rooted fumewort?

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 hollow-rooted fumewort toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Hollow-Rooted Fumewort is toxic to cats as well. See the full hollow-rooted fumewort pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to hollow-rooted fumewort?

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 hollow-rooted fumewort pet-safety