Plant
Rhododendron and azalea
Emergency — contact a vet immediately.
SevereDogsCatsRabbitsHorses
Store hazards sealed and out of reach of animals.
What to do right now
- 1.Remove plant material
- 2.Keep the animal warm and quiet
- 3.Go to a vet with a plant sample or photo
Symptoms
- Drooling and vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Weakness and wobbliness
- Low blood pressure
- In severe cases: coma and heart failure
Details
- Category
- Plant
- Toxicity
- Severe
- Species affected
- Dogs, Cats, Rabbits, Horses
- Routes of exposure
- Eating leaves or flowers; all parts contain grayanotoxins.
- Urgency
- Emergency — contact a vet immediately.
Veterinary treatment
A few leaves can seriously poison a small dog. Common in gardens and parks, so know what grows in yours.