Is Wormwood & tarragon poisonous to dogs and cats?
Call a vet todayWormwood & tarragon are poisonous to dogs and cats – call your vet today for advice if your pet has eaten any of them. The listed poisonous parts include the bark, flowers, fruits, leaves, roots, 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.
- 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
The NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox lists this plant as a problem for cats and dogs and lists vomiting, excess saliva, diarrhoea, poor coordination, dilated pupils, low blood pressure, low body temperature, sleepiness or excitement, and coma among the poisoning signs.[1]
Signs to watch for
- Scientific name
- Artemisia
- Poisonous parts
- bark, flowers, fruits, leaves, roots, seeds, stems
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Common questions
Is Wormwood & tarragon dangerous for cats too?
Yes. The plant is listed as a problem for cats as well as dogs.[1]
What signs are listed after exposure?
The listed signs include vomiting, extra saliva, diarrhea, poor coordination, enlarged pupils, low blood pressure, low body temperature, sleepiness or excitement, and coma.[1]
Sources
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