Is mountain laurel poisonous to dogs and cats?
Call a vet nowMountain laurel is poisonous to dogs and cats – call your vet or the nearest emergency vet right now if your pet has eaten any of it. The bark, flowers, fruits, leaves, roots, seeds, stems and sap/juice are listed as poisonous.
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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.
Don't
- Do not make the pet vomit unless a vet tells you to.
- Do not give any human medicine.
- Do not leave the plant within the pet’s reach.
Why it can be dangerous
Mountain laurel is listed as a problem for cats and dogs.[2] Certain types of laurel contain diterpenoids called grayanotoxins.[1]
Signs to watch for
- Scientific name
- Kalmia
- Poisonous parts
- bark, flowers, fruits, leaves, roots, seeds, stems, sap/juice
What the experts say
“Problems: Allelopathic, Poisonous to Humans, Problem for Cats, Problem for Dogs, Problem for Horses, Weedy”
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Common questions
Is mountain laurel dangerous for cats and dogs?
It is listed as a problem for cats and dogs.[2]
What other names are used for mountain laurel?
It is also called Sheepkill and Sheep Laurel.[1]
What does certain laurel contain?
Certain types of laurel contain diterpenoids called grayanotoxins.[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
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