Is Buttercup poisonous to dogs and cats?
Call a vet todayButtercup is poisonous to dogs and cats – call your vet today for advice if your pet has eaten any of it. The toxin is released when the plant is crushed or chewed.
- Dogs Call a vet today
- Cats Call a vet today
What to do right now
- Call your vet for advice.
- Note which plant, which part, how much and when.
- Take a photo or a piece of the plant with you.
- Remove what is left and move the plant out of reach.
- Keep your pet calm.
Don't
- Do not make your pet vomit unless a vet tells you to.
- Do not give any human medicine.
Why it can be dangerous
Buttercup is listed as a problem for cats and dogs.[2] The toxin is released when Buttercup is crushed or chewed.[1]
Signs to watch for
- Scientific name
- Ranunculus
- Poisonous parts
- bark, flowers, fruits, leaves, roots, sap/juice, seeds, stems
What the experts say
“Problems: Contact Dermatitis, Poisonous to Humans, Problem for Cats, Problem for Dogs, Problem for Horses, Weedy”
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Common questions
Is Buttercup poisonous to cats as well as dogs?
It is listed as a problem for cats and dogs.[2]
What happens if Buttercup is chewed?
The toxin is released when the plant is crushed or chewed.[1]
What signs are listed?
Listed signs include burning of the mouth, abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, depression, loss of appetite, excess saliva, mouth ulcers and a wobbly gait.[2]
Sources
How this page was made: written with the help of AI from the sources below, then checked claim by claim against those sources. Urgency levels follow OkPaw’s fixed safety rules. It is guidance, not a diagnosis. How we write our pages