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Is Elephant-Ear Begonia Toxic To Dogs?

Poisonous Plants To Dogs

Yes, Elephant-Ear Begonia is toxic to dogs!

Dogs accidentally consuming the Elephant-Ear Begonia 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).

Elephant-Ear Begonia consumption is also toxic to Cats and Horses.

Toxic Principles Of Elephant-Ear Begonia: Soluble calcium oxalates.

More Info About The Elephant-Ear Begonia Plant

Scientific Name: Begonia scharfii

Family: Begoniaceae.

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