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Is Branching Ivy Toxic To Dogs?

Poisonous Plants To Dogs

Yes, Branching Ivy is toxic to dogs!

Dogs accidentally consuming the Branching 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).

Branching Ivy consumption is also toxic to Cats and Horses.

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

More Info About The Branching Ivy Plant

Scientific Name: Hedera helix

Family: Araliaceae.

Also known as: English Ivy, Glacier Ivy, Needlepoint 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.