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Is Desert Rose Toxic To Dogs?

Poisonous Plants To Dogs

Yes, Desert Rose is toxic to dogs!

Dogs accidentally consuming the Desert Rose 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).

Desert Rose consumption is also toxic to Cats and Horses.

Toxic Principles Of Desert Rose: Cardiac glycosides.

More Info About The Desert Rose Plant

Scientific Name: Adenium obesum

Family: Apocynaceae.

Also known as: Desert Azalea, Mock Azalea, Sabi Star, Impala Lily, Kudu Lily.

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