What to do first
Immediate steps to take when your dog or cat may have eaten a toxic plant, including what to tell the vet, what not to do, and 24/7 poison hotline numbers.
Move the plant away, keep your pet calm, identify the plant, and call your veterinarian or a poison hotline. Fast information helps the veterinary team decide whether monitoring, decontamination, or emergency treatment is needed.
Information to have ready
- Plant name or clear photo— include the tag, receipt, or leaf and flower photo if availableHelpful
- Part eaten and amount— leaf, stem, flower, bulb, seed, soil, or water from the potHelpful
- Time of exposure— estimate when your pet chewed or swallowed itHelpful
Related emergency guides
Need help deciding what to do next?
You can ask an online vet for general guidance, but do not delay emergency care if your pet has severe symptoms or you know they ate a toxic plant.
Emergency note: Online vet help is not a replacement for emergency veterinary care. If your pet has severe symptoms, contact your veterinarian, an emergency animal hospital, ASPCA Animal Poison Control, or Pet Poison Helpline immediately.
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