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Is English Ivy Toxic To Dogs?

Poisonous Plants To Dogs

Yes, English Ivy is toxic to dogs!

Dogs accidentally consuming the English 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).

English Ivy consumption is also toxic to Cats and Horses.

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

More Info About The English Ivy Plant

Scientific Name: Hedera helix

Family: Araliaceae.

Also known as: Branching 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.