Is Begonia toxic to cats?

Yes. Begonia is toxic to cats (mildly toxic). salivation, vomiting.

Is Begonia toxic to dogs?

Yes. Begonia is toxic to dogs (mildly toxic).

What are the symptoms of Begonia poisoning in pets?

Reported signs include salivation, vomiting. Contact your vet if ingestion is suspected.

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Is Begonia (Begonia) Toxic to Cats & Dogs?

📷 Pranav Chandra Bose · CC BY 4.0 · GBIF/iNaturalist

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Begonia is toxic to cats and dogs.

Severity : Mildly toxic

Who	Safety
🐱 Cats	Mildly toxic
🐶 Dogs	Mildly toxic
🧑 Humans	Safe

Symptoms in pets

If a cat or dog chews or ingests Begonia, reported signs include:

salivation
vomiting

Most affected parts: roots/tubers esp..

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Which Begonia plants does this cover?

This applies across the Begonia genus (183 species in our database), including: Begonia acerifolia, Begonia acetosa, Begonia alaecida, Begonia alba, Begonia albida-setulosa, Begonia albidula, Begonia albobracteata, Begonia albococcinea, Begonia albomaculata, Begonia albopicta, Begonia alcarrasica, Begonia alchemilloides….

Important: General reference information, not veterinary advice. If your pet has eaten Begonia, contact your vet or a pet poison control center right away.

Pet toxicity is referenced from the ASPCA toxic-plant list (reformulated) and Leafy's botanical database.

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