Yes, St. John’s Wort is toxic to dogs!
Dogs accidentally consuming the St. John’s Wort plants can show the following clinical symptoms: Vomiting, Prolonged Depression, Incoordination, Hypersalivaton, Sleepiness Or Excitation, Dilated Pupils, Low Body Temperature, Low Blood Pressure, Coma, Seizure And Death (In Rare Cases).
St. John’s Wort consumption is also toxic to Cats and Horses.
Toxic Principles Of St. John’s Wort: Hypericin.
More Info About The St. John’s Wort Plant
Scientific Name: Hypericum perforatum
Family: Clusiaceae.
Also known as: Klamath Weed.
The answer is based on information found on The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) website.
