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Is Oxalis Toxic to Cats & Dogs?
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Oxalis 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 Oxalis, reported signs include:
- drooling
- kidney failure (high doses)
- vomiting
Most affected parts: all parts.
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This applies across the Oxalis genus (10 species in our database), including: Oxalis abtriangulata, Oxalis acida, Oxalis adenodes, Oxalis albicans, Oxalis albiuscula, Oxalis algoensis, Oxalis alpina, Oxalis alvimii, Oxalis amblyosepala, Oxalis andina.
Important: General reference information, not veterinary advice. If your pet has eaten Oxalis, contact your vet or a pet poison control center right away.
Based on Leafy's botanical safety database (genus-level classification).