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Is Portulaca Toxic To Dogs?

Poisonous Plants To Dogs

Yes, Portulaca is toxic to dogs!

Dogs accidentally consuming the Portulaca 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).

Portulaca consumption is also toxic to Cats and Horses.

Toxic Principles Of Portulaca: Soluble calcium oxalates.

More Info About The Portulaca Plant

Scientific Name: Portulaca oleracea

Family: Portulacaceae.

Also known as: Wild Portulaca, Rock Moss, Purslane, Pigwee, Pusley, Moss Rose.

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