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Is Starleaf Toxic To Dogs?

Poisonous Plants To Dogs

Yes, Starleaf is toxic to dogs!

Dogs accidentally consuming the Starleaf 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).

Starleaf consumption is also toxic to Cats.

Toxic Principles Of Starleaf: Terpenoids, saponins, insoluble oxalates.

More Info About The Starleaf Plant

Scientific Name: Brassaia actinophylla

Family: Araliaceae.

Also known as: Schefflera, Umbrella Tree, Octopus Tree, Australian Ivy Palm.

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