Is Rhubarb toxic to dogs and cats?
How serious is Rhubarb for pets?
Soluble calcium oxalates, concentrated in the leaves and roots, cause drooling and vomiting and can progress to kidney failure and tremors in significant ingestions. Keep pets away from the leafy tops: the stalks are the only part people eat for a reason.
Rheum rhabarbarum
Also called: Pie Plant.
What makes it toxic
Soluble calcium oxalates.
Source: ASPCA Animal Poison Control
Symptoms to watch for
- Kidney failure
- Tremors
- Salivation (drooling)
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 Rhubarb toxic to cats?
Yes, Rhubarb is toxic to cats. See all 127 plants toxic to cats.
Is Rhubarb toxic to dogs?
Yes, Rhubarb is toxic to dogs. See all 124 plants toxic to dogs.
What is Rhubarb also called?
Rhubarb (Rheum rhabarbarum) is also called Pie Plant.
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· Source: ASPCA Animal Poison Control.
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