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Is English Ivy (Hedera) Toxic to Cats & Dogs?

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English Ivy is toxic to cats and dogs.
Severity : Moderately toxic
Who Safety
🐱 CatsToxic · Moderately toxic
🐶 DogsToxic · Moderately toxic
🧑 HumansToxic · Moderately toxic

Symptoms in pets

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

Most affected parts: all parts, berries esp..

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Which English Ivy plants does this cover?

This applies across the Hedera genus, including: Hedera helix.

⚕️ Important: General reference information, not veterinary advice. If your pet has eaten English Ivy, contact your vet or ASPCA Animal Poison Control (888-426-4435) right away.

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

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