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Is Nightshade Toxic To Dogs?

Poisonous Plants To Dogs

Yes, Nightshade is toxic to dogs!

Dogs accidentally consuming the 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).

Nightshade consumption is also toxic to Cats and Horses.

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

More Info About The Nightshade Plant

Scientific Name: Solanum spp

Family: Solanaceae.

Also known as: Deadly Nightshade, Black Nightshade.

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