Can Dogs Eat English Ivy? No — All Parts Toxic, Berries Most Dangerous
This food is NOT safe for dogs. Keep it away from your pet.
English ivy is toxic to dogs with all parts containing triterpenoid saponins that cause GI irritation and skin reactions. The berries are most toxic. Contact with ivy sap causes skin irritation in sensitive dogs.
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Warning Signs & Symptoms
Vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, excessive drooling. Skin contact: rash and irritation. Large ingestion: weakness, breathing difficulty.
If Your Dog Ate This
Call vet or ASPCA Poison Control 888-426-4435 immediately.
What to Avoid
all parts — berries most toxic
Preparation & Serving
Wash skin if sap contact. Call vet if plant consumed. Monitor for GI symptoms and breathing difficulty.
Did you know?
English ivy is one of the most successful invasive species in North America having been introduced from Europe by colonists in the 1700s as a decorative ground cover. It now dominates forest floors in many regions outcompeting native plants.
Portions & nutrition
- Serving (small dog)
- never
- Serving (medium dog)
- never
- Serving (large dog)
- never
- Calories (per 100g)
- 0
- Safe frequency
- Never
Source
What You Need to Know
English ivy (Hedera helix) is a common garden and houseplant but all parts are toxic to dogs. The berries pose the greatest risk as they are more palatable and concentrated. Sap contact causes contact dermatitis. While rarely fatal English ivy causes significant GI distress requiring veterinary attention for large ingestions.
Not sure what to do next? Read our emergency guide What to Do If Your Dog Eats Something Toxic
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