Not Safe for Dogs
Medium dog serving: never
Key warning: all eucalyptus — plant dried eucalyptus essential oil and eucalyptus-containing products
Can Dogs Eat Eucalyptus? No — Toxic to Dogs Both Plant and Essential Oil
This food is NOT safe for dogs. Keep it away from your pet.
Eucalyptus is toxic to dogs. Both the plant and eucalyptus essential oil cause significant toxicity including vomiting drooling weakness and in serious cases respiratory depression. Keep eucalyptus plants and essential oils completely away from dogs.
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Warning Signs & Symptoms
Eucalyptol (1,8-cineole): nervous system depression vomiting drooling ataxia weakness. Eucalyptus essential oil: highly concentrated — serious toxicity from small amounts.
If Your Dog Ate This
Call vet or ASPCA 888-426-4435 immediately — do not wait for symptoms.
What to Avoid
all eucalyptus — plant dried eucalyptus essential oil and eucalyptus-containing products
Preparation & Serving
Call vet or ASPCA Poison Control 888-426-4435 immediately. Do not wait for symptoms to develop.
Did you know?
Eucalyptus is native to Australia where it makes up approximately 75% of the continent's forests. The name comes from the Greek eu (well) and kalypto (to cover) referring to the cap that covers the flower bud before it opens. Koalas are one of the few mammals that can safely eat eucalyptus leaves because they have a specialized liver that detoxifies the eucalyptol — the same compound that makes eucalyptus toxic to dogs. A koala eats approximately 500g of eucalyptus leaves daily.
Portions & nutrition
- Serving (small dog)
- never
- Serving (medium dog)
- never
- Serving (large dog)
- never
- Calories (per 100g)
- 0
- Safe frequency
- Never — keep all eucalyptus away from dogs
Source
What You Need to Know
Eucalyptus contains eucalyptol (1,8-cineole) — a compound that causes significant nervous system and gastrointestinal toxicity in dogs. Both the fresh plant material and dried eucalyptus used in floral arrangements are toxic. Eucalyptus essential oil is particularly dangerous due to its high concentration. Dogs exposed to eucalyptus develop vomiting drooling weakness and in serious cases respiratory depression. Keep all eucalyptus plants dried eucalyptus and eucalyptus products completely away from dogs.
Eucalyptus for Dogs Variations
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