Can Dogs Eat Foxglove? No — Highly Toxic, Can Be Fatal
This food is NOT safe for dogs. Keep it away from your pet.
Foxglove is extremely toxic to dogs. It contains cardiac glycosides that cause severe heart problems and can be fatal.
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Warning Signs & Symptoms
Vomiting, diarrhea, drooling, heart arrhythmia, seizures, heart failure, death.
If Your Dog Ate This
Emergency vet immediately — foxglove causes rapid cardiac arrhythmia. Time is critical.
What to Avoid
all parts — extremely toxic
Preparation & Serving
Remove foxglove from garden entirely if you have dogs. All parts including dried plant material remain toxic.
Safer Alternatives
- Choose dog-safe flowering plants like marigolds or snapdragons
Did you know?
Foxglove (Digitalis) is the original source of digoxin — the cardiac medication used to treat heart failure. In uncontrolled plant doses however the same compounds cause fatal heart arrhythmia rather than therapeutic effect.
Portions & nutrition
- Toxic dose (per kg body weight)
- Any amount of foxglove causes cardiac toxicity — no safe threshold
- Calories (per 100g)
- 0
- Safe frequency
- Never
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What You Need to Know
Foxglove (Digitalis) contains the same compounds used in heart medication but in uncontrolled doses is extremely dangerous. All parts are toxic. Seek emergency care immediately.
Not sure what to do next? Read our emergency guide What to Do If Your Dog Eats Something Toxic
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