Is Eastern Skunk Cabbage poisonous to dogs and cats?
Call a vet todayEastern Skunk Cabbage is poisonous to dogs and cats – call your vet today for advice if your pet has eaten any of it. The listed poisonous parts include the bark, flowers, fruits, leaves, roots, sap or juice, seeds, and stems.
- Dogs Call a vet today
- Cats Call a vet today
What to do right now
- Call your vet or the nearest emergency vet.
- Note which plant, which part, how much, and when your pet ate or chewed it.
- 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
It is listed as a problem for cats and dogs, and may cause burning and swelling of the lips, tongue, and throat, along with other signs. [1][1]
Signs to watch for
- Scientific name
- Symplocarpus
- Poisonous parts
- bark, flowers, fruits, leaves, roots, sap/juice, seeds, stems
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Common questions
Is Eastern Skunk Cabbage dangerous for cats too?
Yes. It is listed as a problem for cats as well as dogs. [1][1]
What signs may occur after a pet chews Eastern Skunk Cabbage?
Possible signs include burning and swelling of the lips, tongue, and throat, nausea, excessive drooling, vomiting, difficulty swallowing, and diarrhea. [1][1]
Sources
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