Is Ohio Buckeye toxic to dogs and cats?
How serious is Ohio Buckeye for pets?
Toxic to dogs and cats (ASPCA). Toxic principle: Aesculin (a glycosidic saponin) and other saponins. Signs listed by ASPCA: severe vomiting and diarrhea, depression or excitement, dilated pupils, weakness, unsteadiness, seizures and coma. ASPCA's 'Horse Chestnut' page names Aesculus glabra (Ohio buckeye); its 'Buckeye' page covers Aesculus species too. Call your vet if your pet eats it.
Aesculus glabra
Also called: Buckeye, Horse Chestnut, Fetid Buckeye, and Bottlebrush Buckeye.
What makes it toxic
Aesculin (a glycosidic saponin) and other saponins.
Source: ASPCA Animal Poison Control
Symptoms to watch for
- Severe vomiting and diarrhea
- Depression or excitement
- Dilated pupils
- Weakness
- Unsteadiness
- Seizures
- Coma
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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The same green look without the toxicity worry. Each of these is non-toxic to both dogs and cats in our data.
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Is Ohio Buckeye toxic to cats?
Yes, Ohio Buckeye is toxic to cats. See all 127 plants toxic to cats.
Is Ohio Buckeye toxic to dogs?
Yes, Ohio Buckeye is toxic to dogs. See all 124 plants toxic to dogs.
What is Ohio Buckeye also called?
Ohio Buckeye (Aesculus glabra) is also called Buckeye, Horse Chestnut, Fetid Buckeye, and Bottlebrush Buckeye.
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· Source: ASPCA Animal Poison Control.
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