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Is Delphinium 'Pacific Giant' toxic to dogs?

Delphinium elatum 'Pacific Giant'

Toxic to dogs

Yes — delphinium 'pacific giant' 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 Delphinium (larkspur) as toxic to dogs, cats and horses. The toxic principle is diterpenoid (diterpene) alkaloids, concentrated in young growth and seeds; ingestion can cause drooling, constipation/colic, muscle tremors, stiffness, weakness, neuromuscular paralysis and, in severe cases, cardiac or respiratory failure. Keep pets away.

What to do if your dog ate delphinium 'pacific giant'

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

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

Is delphinium 'pacific giant' toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is delphinium 'pacific giant' toxic to dogs?

Yes — delphinium 'pacific giant' is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. ASPCA-lists Delphinium (larkspur) as toxic to dogs, cats and horses. The toxic principle is diterpenoid (diterpene) alkaloids, concentrated in young growth and seeds; ingestion can cause drooling, constipation/colic, muscle tremors, stiffness, weakness, neuromuscular paralysis and, in severe cases, cardiac or respiratory failure. Keep pets away.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats delphinium 'pacific giant'?

ASPCA-lists Delphinium (larkspur) as toxic to dogs, cats and horses. The toxic principle is diterpenoid (diterpene) alkaloids, concentrated in young growth and seeds; ingestion can cause drooling, constipation/colic, muscle tremors, stiffness, weakness, neuromuscular paralysis and, in severe cases, 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 'pacific giant'.

What should I do if my dog ate delphinium 'pacific giant'?

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 'pacific giant' toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Delphinium 'Pacific Giant' is toxic to cats as well. See the full delphinium 'pacific giant' pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to delphinium 'pacific giant'?

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.

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