Euonymus
Euonymus
Plants
Scientific name
Cardiac glycoside
Alternate names
Spindle tree, Strawberry-bush, Burning-bush, Wahoo, Wintercreeper
Toxicity to pets
Euonymus is an ornamental shrub with leaves and berries containing the toxin: cardiac glycosides. Expected clinicals signs after ingestion are gastrointestinal e.g. vomiting, diarrhea, and colic. Cardiac signs such as arrhythmias may occur following a massive ingestion of Euonymus plant material.
Common signs to watch for:
- vomiting
- diarrhea
- drooling
- abdominal pain
- cardiac arrhythmia (rare)
Dogs
Cats
Toxicity Level
Mild to Moderate
Cows
Toxicity Level
Mild to Moderate
Horses
Toxicity Level
Mild to Moderate
Disclaimer
The content of this page is not veterinary advice. A number of factors (amount of substance ingested, size of the animal, allergies, etc.) determine what is toxic to a particular pet. If you think your pet has eaten something potentially toxic, call Pet Poison Helpline or seek immediate veterinary treatment.
