Plant
Yew
Emergency — go to a vet immediately, even without symptoms.
Life-threateningDogsCatsHorsesRabbits
Store hazards sealed and out of reach of animals.
What to do right now
- 1.Remove plant material
- 2.Do not wait for signs
- 3.Take a sample to the vet
Symptoms
- Trembling and weakness
- Vomiting
- Slow or irregular heartbeat
- Breathing difficulty
- Sudden collapse or death
Details
- Category
- Plant
- Toxicity
- Life-threatening
- Species affected
- Dogs, Cats, Horses, Rabbits
- Routes of exposure
- Eating leaves, seeds or bark, including clippings; the red flesh is the only non-toxic part.
- Urgency
- Emergency — go to a vet immediately, even without symptoms.
Veterinary treatment
Yew toxins act on the heart and can kill within hours. Never leave hedge clippings where animals can reach them.