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Is False Hellebore (Veratrum) Toxic to Cats & Dogs?
📷 E. A. · CC BY 4.0 · GBIF/iNaturalist
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False Hellebore is toxic to cats and dogs.
Severity : Highly toxic
| Who | Safety |
|---|---|
| 🐱 Cats | Highly toxic |
| 🐶 Dogs | Highly toxic |
| 🧑 Humans | Highly toxic |
Symptoms in pets
If a cat or dog chews or ingests False Hellebore, reported signs include:
- bradycardia
- death
- hypotension
- seizures
- veratrum alkaloid toxicity
Most affected parts: all parts.
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This applies across the Veratrum genus, including: Veratrum album.
Important: General reference information, not veterinary advice. If your pet has eaten False Hellebore, contact your vet or a pet poison control center right away.
Based on Leafy's botanical safety database (genus-level classification).