Is Yew toxic to cats?

Yes. Yew is toxic to cats (highly toxic). Signs can include cardiac failure, sudden death, vomiting.

Is Yew toxic to dogs?

Yes. Yew is toxic to dogs (highly toxic).

What are the symptoms of Yew poisoning in pets?

Reported signs include cardiac failure, sudden death, vomiting. Contact your vet if ingestion is suspected.

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Is Yew (Taxus) Toxic to Cats & Dogs?

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Yew is toxic to cats and dogs.

Severity : Highly toxic

Who	Safety
🐱 Cats	Toxic · Highly toxic
🐶 Dogs	Toxic · Highly toxic
🧑 Humans	Toxic · Highly toxic

Symptoms in pets

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

cardiac failure
sudden death
vomiting

Most affected parts: all parts except red berry flesh, seeds esp..

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Which Yew plants does this cover?

This applies across the Taxus genus (34 species in our database), including: Taxus adpressa, Taxus baccata, Taxus brevifolia, Taxus canadensis, Taxus chinensis, Taxus contorta, Taxus crowderi, Taxus cuspidata, Taxus davidiana, Taxus drupacea, Taxus floridana, Taxus fortunei….

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

Based on Leafy's botanical safety database (genus-level classification).

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