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Is Standishii Yew toxic to dogs?

Taxus baccata 'Standishii'

Toxic to dogs

Yes — standishii 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. ASPCA lists Taxus (yew), including English yew, as toxic to cats, dogs and horses. Taxine alkaloids in the needles, bark and seeds can cause tremors, breathing difficulty, seizures and fatal cardiac failure. Only the red aril is non-toxic. Treat this as one of the most poisonous garden plants and keep clippings and seeds away from animals.

What to do if your dog ate standishii yew

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

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

Is standishii yew toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is standishii yew toxic to dogs?

Yes — standishii yew is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. ASPCA lists Taxus (yew), including English yew, as toxic to cats, dogs and horses. Taxine alkaloids in the needles, bark and seeds can cause tremors, breathing difficulty, seizures and fatal cardiac failure. Only the red aril is non-toxic. Treat this as one of the most poisonous garden plants and keep clippings and seeds away from animals.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats standishii yew?

ASPCA lists Taxus (yew), including English yew, as toxic to cats, dogs and horses. Taxine alkaloids in the needles, bark and seeds can cause tremors, breathing difficulty, seizures and fatal cardiac failure. Only the red aril is non-toxic. Treat this as one of the most poisonous garden plants and keep clippings and seeds away from animals. 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 standishii yew.

What should I do if my dog ate standishii 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 standishii yew toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Standishii Yew is toxic to cats as well. See the full standishii yew pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to standishii 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 standishii yew pet-safety