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Is Elderberry (Sambucus) Toxic to Cats & Dogs?
📷 Paul Cook · CC BY 4.0 · GBIF/iNaturalist
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Elderberry 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 Elderberry, reported signs include:
- cyanogenic glycosides
- diarrhea
- vomiting
Most affected parts: bark, leaves, roots, unripe berries.
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This applies across the Sambucus genus (6 species in our database), including: Sambucus adnata, Sambucus africana, Sambucus alveolatisemina, Sambucus amabilis, Sambucus arborescens, Sambucus nigra.
Important: General reference information, not veterinary advice. If your pet has eaten Elderberry, contact your vet or a pet poison control center right away.
Based on Leafy's botanical safety database (genus-level classification).