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Plant

Cyclamen

Contact a vet promptly, especially if the tuber was eaten.

ModerateDogsCats
Lilies, sago palm and pothos kept on a high shelf away from pets

Store hazards sealed and out of reach of animals.

What to do right now

  1. 1.Remove plant material
  2. 2.Note which part was eaten
  3. 3.Call your vet or a poison line

Symptoms

  • Drooling
  • Vomiting and diarrhoea
  • In large amounts: heart rhythm changes and seizures

Details

Category
Plant
Toxicity
Moderate
Species affected
Dogs, Cats
Routes of exposure
Chewing the plant, especially the tuber (root).
Urgency
Contact a vet promptly, especially if the tuber was eaten.

Veterinary treatment

A popular winter houseplant; keep pots out of reach of dogs that dig.

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