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Is Deadly Nightshade Toxic To Dogs?

Poisonous Plants To Dogs

Yes, Deadly Nightshade is toxic to dogs!

Dogs accidentally consuming the Deadly Nightshade 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).

Deadly Nightshade consumption is also toxic to Cats and Horses.

Toxic Principles Of Deadly Nightshade: Solanine, saponins, atropine like substances.

More Info About The Deadly Nightshade Plant

Scientific Name: Solanum spp

Family: Solanaceae.

Also known as: Nightshade, Black Nightshade, European Bittersweet, Climbing Nightshade.

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