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Is Borage Toxic To Dogs?

Poisonous Plants To Dogs

Yes, Borage is toxic to dogs!

Dogs accidentally consuming the Borage 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).

Borage consumption is also toxic to Cats and Horses.

Toxic Principles Of Borage: Tannins, mucilage.

More Info About The Borage Plant

Scientific Name: Borage officinalis

Family: Boraginceae.

Also known as: Starflower.

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