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Is English Ivy (Hedera) Toxic to Cats & Dogs?
📷 guywallbanks · CC BY 4.0 · GBIF/iNaturalist
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English Ivy is toxic to cats and dogs.
Severity : Moderately toxic
| Who | Safety |
|---|---|
| 🐱 Cats | Moderately toxic |
| 🐶 Dogs | Moderately toxic |
| 🧑 Humans | Moderately toxic |
Symptoms in pets
If a cat or dog chews or ingests English Ivy, reported signs include:
- ataxia
- diarrhea
- drooling
- vomiting
Most affected parts: all parts, berries esp..
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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 a pet poison control center right away.
Pet toxicity is referenced from the ASPCA toxic-plant list (reformulated) and Leafy's botanical database.