Is Foxglove poisonous to dogs and cats?
Call a vet nowFoxglove is poisonous to dogs and cats – call your vet or the nearest emergency vet right now if your pet has eaten any of it. Foxglove contains cardiac or steroid glycosides.
- Dogs Call a vet now
- Cats Call a vet now
What to do right now
- Call your vet or the nearest emergency vet.
- 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
Foxglove is listed as a problem for cats and dogs.[1] The flowers, leaves and seeds are listed alongside cardiac or steroid glycosides.[2]
- Scientific name
- Digitalis
- Poisonous parts
- flowers, leaves, seeds, roots, stems
What the experts say
“Problems: Poisonous to Humans, Problem for Cats, Problem for Children, Problem for Dogs, Problem for Horses”
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Common questions
Is Foxglove dangerous for cats too?
Yes. Foxglove is listed as a problem for cats.[1]
Which parts of Foxglove are listed?
The flowers, leaves and seeds are listed.[2]
What does Foxglove contain?
It contains cardiac or steroid glycosides.[2]
Sources
- NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
- Cornell University Dept. of Animal Science - Plants Poisonous to Livestock and other Animals
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