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Is Wax-Leaf Toxic To Dogs?

Poisonous Plants To Dogs

Yes, Wax-Leaf is toxic to dogs!

Dogs accidentally consuming the Wax-Leaf 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).

Wax-Leaf consumption is also toxic to Cats and Horses.

Toxic Principles Of Wax-Leaf: Terpenoid glycosides.

More Info About The Wax-Leaf Plant

Scientific Name: Ligustrum japonicum

Family: Oleaceae.

Also known as: privet, amur, common privet.

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