Is Purple Shamrock toxic to dogs and cats?
How serious is Purple Shamrock for pets?
Soluble calcium oxalates cause drooling and tremors, and: while rare: can cause kidney failure in dogs and cats with large ingestions. Cats seem especially drawn to the clover-like foliage.
Oxalis triangularis
Also called: False Shamrock and Love Plant.
What makes it toxic
Soluble calcium oxalates.
Source: ASPCA Animal Poison Control (ASPCA entry for the genus)
Symptoms to watch for
- Kidney failure (rare in dogs and cats)
- Tremors
- Salivation (drooling)
Source: ASPCA Animal Poison Control (ASPCA entry for the genus)
What to do if your pet chewed it
- Move the plant out of reach so they cannot take another bite.
- If your pet is alert, gently rinse their mouth and offer a little water.
- Call your vet or ASPCA Animal Poison Control at 888-426-4435, especially if you see drooling, vomiting, swelling, or lethargy.
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Is Purple Shamrock toxic to cats?
Yes, Purple Shamrock is toxic to cats. See all 127 plants toxic to cats.
Is Purple Shamrock toxic to dogs?
Yes, Purple Shamrock is toxic to dogs. See all 124 plants toxic to dogs.
What is Purple Shamrock also called?
Purple Shamrock (Oxalis triangularis) is also called False Shamrock and Love Plant.
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· Source: ASPCA Animal Poison Control.
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