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Is Sweetbells Leucothoe toxic to dogs?

Leucothoe racemosa

Toxic to dogs

Yes — sweetbells leucothoe 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. Leucothoe sp. are classified as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses by the ASPCA. The toxic principle is grayanotoxins, which interfere with sodium channels in cell membranes. Ingestion causes hypersalivation, vomiting, diarrhoea, weakness, bradycardia, low blood pressure, cardiovascular collapse, coma, and potentially death.

What to do if your dog ate sweetbells leucothoe

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

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

Is sweetbells leucothoe toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is sweetbells leucothoe toxic to dogs?

Yes — sweetbells leucothoe is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Leucothoe sp. are classified as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses by the ASPCA. The toxic principle is grayanotoxins, which interfere with sodium channels in cell membranes. Ingestion causes hypersalivation, vomiting, diarrhoea, weakness, bradycardia, low blood pressure, cardiovascular collapse, coma, and potentially death.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats sweetbells leucothoe?

Leucothoe sp. are classified as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses by the ASPCA. The toxic principle is grayanotoxins, which interfere with sodium channels in cell membranes. Ingestion causes hypersalivation, vomiting, diarrhoea, weakness, bradycardia, low blood pressure, cardiovascular collapse, coma, and potentially death. 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 sweetbells leucothoe.

What should I do if my dog ate sweetbells leucothoe?

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 sweetbells leucothoe toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Sweetbells Leucothoe is toxic to cats as well. See the full sweetbells leucothoe pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to sweetbells leucothoe?

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 sweetbells leucothoe pet-safety