Yes, Japanese Yew is toxic to dogs!
Dogs accidentally consuming the Japanese Yew 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).
Japanese Yew consumption is also toxic to Cats and Horses.
Toxic Principles Of Japanese Yew: Taxine A and B, Volatile oil.
More Info About The Japanese Yew Plant
Scientific Name: Taxus sp.
Family: Taxaceae.
Also known as: English Yew, Western Yew, Pacific Yew, Anglo-Japanese Yew.
The answer is based on information found on The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) website.
