Is Golden Chain poisonous to dogs and cats?
Call a vet todayGolden Chain is poisonous to dogs – call your vet today for advice if your pet has eaten any of it. Our sources do not list it for cats, which is not proof that it is safe for them. All parts of Golden Chain are listed as poisonous; its toxic principle is cytisine.
- Dogs Call a vet today
- Cats Not listed in our sources – that is not proof that it is safe
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, move the plant out of reach and keep your pet calm.
Don't
- Do not make your pet vomit unless a vet tells you to.
- Do not give your pet any human medicine.
Why it can be dangerous
All parts of Golden Chain are listed as poisonous, and its toxic principle is cytisine.[1]
- Scientific name
- Laburnum
- Poisonous parts
- all parts
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Common questions
Which parts of Golden Chain are poisonous?
All parts of Golden Chain are listed as poisonous.[1]
Is Golden Chain listed for cats?
Golden Chain is not listed for cats, but that is not proof it is safe for them.[1]
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