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Is Needlepoint Ivy Toxic To Dogs?

Poisonous Plants To Dogs

Yes, Needlepoint Ivy is toxic to dogs!

Dogs accidentally consuming the Needlepoint Ivy 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).

Needlepoint Ivy consumption is also toxic to Cats and Horses.

Toxic Principles Of Needlepoint Ivy: Triterpenoid saponins (hederagenin).

More Info About The Needlepoint Ivy Plant

Scientific Name: Hedera helix

Family: Araliaceae.

Also known as: Branching Ivy, Glacier Ivy, English Ivy, Sweetheart Ivy, California Ivy.

The answer is based on information found on The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) website.