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Is Standish's Golden Yew toxic to dogs?

Taxus baccata 'Standishii'

Toxic to dogs

Yes — standish's golden 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. Taxus baccata is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to dogs and cats (and horses and humans). The toxic principle is taxine alkaloids (taxine A and B), present in the needles, bark, and seeds. Ingestion causes vomiting, diarrhoea, tremors, cardiac arrhythmia, and can be rapidly fatal. The fleshy red aril contains minimal taxine but the hard seed within is highly toxic. Extreme caution is required around pets and children.

What to do if your dog ate standish's golden yew

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

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

Is standish's golden yew toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is standish's golden yew toxic to dogs?

Yes — standish's golden yew is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Taxus baccata is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to dogs and cats (and horses and humans). The toxic principle is taxine alkaloids (taxine A and B), present in the needles, bark, and seeds. Ingestion causes vomiting, diarrhoea, tremors, cardiac arrhythmia, and can be rapidly fatal. The fleshy red aril contains minimal taxine but the hard seed within is highly toxic. Extreme caution is required around pets and children.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats standish's golden yew?

Taxus baccata is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to dogs and cats (and horses and humans). The toxic principle is taxine alkaloids (taxine A and B), present in the needles, bark, and seeds. Ingestion causes vomiting, diarrhoea, tremors, cardiac arrhythmia, and can be rapidly fatal. The fleshy red aril contains minimal taxine but the hard seed within is highly toxic. Extreme caution is required around pets and children. 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 standish's golden yew.

What should I do if my dog ate standish's golden 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 standish's golden yew toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Standish's Golden Yew is toxic to cats as well. See the full standish's golden yew pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to standish's golden 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 standish's golden yew pet-safety