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Is Delphinium 'Magic Fountains' toxic to dogs?

Delphinium elatum 'Magic Fountains'

Toxic to dogs

Yes — delphinium 'magic fountains' 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. As a Delphinium cultivar it carries the genus toxicity; the ASPCA lists Delphinium (larkspur) as toxic to dogs, cats and horses. The toxic principle is diterpenoid alkaloids, highest in young foliage and seeds; ingestion can cause drooling, colic/constipation, muscle tremors, stiffness, weakness, neuromuscular paralysis and possible cardiac or respiratory failure. Keep pets away.

What to do if your dog ate delphinium 'magic fountains'

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

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

Is delphinium 'magic fountains' toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is delphinium 'magic fountains' toxic to dogs?

Yes — delphinium 'magic fountains' is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. As a Delphinium cultivar it carries the genus toxicity; the ASPCA lists Delphinium (larkspur) as toxic to dogs, cats and horses. The toxic principle is diterpenoid alkaloids, highest in young foliage and seeds; ingestion can cause drooling, colic/constipation, muscle tremors, stiffness, weakness, neuromuscular paralysis and possible cardiac or respiratory failure. Keep pets away.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats delphinium 'magic fountains'?

As a Delphinium cultivar it carries the genus toxicity; the ASPCA lists Delphinium (larkspur) as toxic to dogs, cats and horses. The toxic principle is diterpenoid alkaloids, highest in young foliage and seeds; ingestion can cause drooling, colic/constipation, muscle tremors, stiffness, weakness, neuromuscular paralysis and possible cardiac or respiratory failure. Keep pets away. 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 delphinium 'magic fountains'.

What should I do if my dog ate delphinium 'magic fountains'?

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 delphinium 'magic fountains' toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Delphinium 'Magic Fountains' is toxic to cats as well. See the full delphinium 'magic fountains' pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to delphinium 'magic fountains'?

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 delphinium 'magic fountains' pet-safety