Not Safe for Dogs
Medium dog serving: never
Key warning: every part — flowers, leaves, stems, berries, vase water
Can Dogs Eat Lily of the Valley? No — Cardiac Glycosides, Extremely Toxic
This food is NOT safe for dogs. Keep it away from your pet.
Lily of the Valley is extremely toxic to dogs. It contains cardiac glycosides causing severe heart arrhythmias, vomiting, seizures, and death. All parts of the plant are highly toxic including the berries and vase water. A veterinary emergency.
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Warning Signs & Symptoms
Cardiac glycosides (convallotoxin): vomiting, diarrhea, low heart rate, cardiac arrhythmias, seizures, coma, death. Even small amounts cause serious toxicity. Berries particularly attractive to dogs. Vase water also toxic.
If Your Dog Ate This
Call emergency vet IMMEDIATELY. Potentially fatal. Do not wait for symptoms.
What to Avoid
every part — flowers, leaves, stems, berries, vase water
Portions & nutrition
- Serving (small dog)
- never
- Serving (medium dog)
- never
- Serving (large dog)
- never
- Calories (per 100g)
- 0
- Safe frequency
- Never
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What You Need to Know
Lily of the Valley (Convallaria majalis) contains over 30 cardiac glycoside compounds including convallotoxin. Despite its delicate appearance it is one of the most toxic garden plants for dogs. The small white bell-shaped flowers, leaves, stems, and particularly the red berries are all toxic. The plant is commonly used in wedding bouquets and spring flower arrangements — indoor exposure is as dangerous as garden exposure. Always a veterinary emergency.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Lily of the Valley for Dogs safe for dogs?
- No, Lily of the Valley for Dogs is not safe for dogs. Lily of the Valley is extremely toxic to dogs. It contains cardiac glycosides causing severe heart arrhythmias, vomiting, seizures, and death. All parts of the plant are highly toxic including the berries and vase water. A veterinary emergency.
- What happens if a dog eats Lily of the Valley for Dogs?
- If a dog eats Lily of the Valley for Dogs, they may experience: Cardiac glycosides (convallotoxin): vomiting, diarrhea, low heart rate, cardiac arrhythmias, seizures, coma, death. Even small amounts cause serious toxicity. Berries particularly attractive to dogs. Vase water also toxic.
- How much Lily of the Valley for Dogs can a dog eat?
- Lily of the Valley (Convallaria majalis) contains over 30 cardiac glycoside compounds including convallotoxin. Despite its delicate appearance it is one of the most toxic garden plants for dogs. The small white bell-shaped flowers, leaves, stems, and particularly the red berries are all toxic. The plant is commonly used in wedding bouquets and spring flower arrangements — indoor exposure is as dangerous as garden exposure. Always a veterinary emergency.
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