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Is Hellebore (Helleborus) Toxic to Cats & Dogs?
📷 Michael Andresek · CC BY 4.0 · GBIF/iNaturalist
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Hellebore 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 Hellebore, reported signs include:
- cardiovascular effects
- diarrhea
- vomiting
Most affected parts: all parts, roots.
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This applies across the Helleborus genus, including: Helleborus niger.
Important: General reference information, not veterinary advice. If your pet has eaten Hellebore, contact your vet or a pet poison control center right away.
Based on Leafy's botanical safety database (genus-level classification).