What happens if a dog eats Foxglove Dogs?

If a dog eats Foxglove Dogs, they may experience: Vomiting, diarrhea, cardiac arrhythmia, low heart rate, seizures, death.

Not Safe

Not SafeVet ReviewedReviewed by Dr Alex Crow BVetMed MRCVSplant

Not Safe for Dogs

Medium dog serving: never

Key warning: all parts including dried plant and vase water

Is Foxglove Toxic to Dogs? 🚨 Yes — Causes Fatal Heart Arrhythmia

This food is NOT safe for dogs. Keep it away from your pet.

Foxglove contains digitalis glycosides that cause fatal cardiac arrhythmia in dogs. All parts of the plant are extremely toxic including dried plants and the water in vases. This is always a cardiac emergency.

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Warning Signs & Symptoms

Vomiting, diarrhea, cardiac arrhythmia, low heart rate, seizures, death.

If Your Dog Ate This

Call vet or ASPCA Poison Control 888-426-4435 immediately.

What to Avoid

all parts including dried plant and vase water

Preparation & Serving

Call vet or emergency animal hospital IMMEDIATELY. Cardiac emergency requiring immediate intervention.

Did you know?

Foxglove is the original source of digitalis heart medication used since 1785 when William Withering documented its use in treating dropsy (heart failure). The same compounds that make it a life-saving cardiac drug in precise doses make it immediately fatal to dogs in garden quantities.

Portions & nutrition

Serving (small dog): never
Serving (medium dog): never
Serving (large dog): never
Calories (per 100g): 0
Safe frequency: Never

Source

Source: ASPCA

What You Need to Know

Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) is the source of the heart medication digoxin. In dogs without cardiac disease or without precise dosing the glycosides cause fatal arrhythmias. All plant parts are toxic throughout the growing season and when dried. Even water that cut foxglove has been placed in is toxic. Any foxglove ingestion is a life-threatening emergency.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Foxglove Dogs safe for dogs?: No, Foxglove Dogs is not safe for dogs. Foxglove contains digitalis glycosides that cause fatal cardiac arrhythmia in dogs. All parts of the plant are extremely toxic including dried plants and the water in vases. This is always a cardiac emergency.
What happens if a dog eats Foxglove Dogs?: If a dog eats Foxglove Dogs, they may experience: Vomiting, diarrhea, cardiac arrhythmia, low heart rate, seizures, death.
How much Foxglove Dogs can a dog eat?: Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) is the source of the heart medication digoxin. In dogs without cardiac disease or without precise dosing the glycosides cause fatal arrhythmias. All plant parts are toxic throughout the growing season and when dried. Even water that cut foxglove has been placed in is toxic. Any foxglove ingestion is a life-threatening emergency.

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Medical Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a licensed veterinarian before making dietary changes for your pet.