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Is lantana poisonous to dogs?

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If you think your dog may have eaten any part of a lantana plant, see a veterinary medical professional immediately even if you have not noticed any symptoms, as this is a life-threatening emergency. While the entire plant of the lantana is poisonous, the berries are the most toxic. read more

Toxicity: Toxic to Dogs, Toxic to Cats, Toxic to Horses Toxic Principles: Pentacyclic triterpenoids Clinical Signs: Vomiting, diarrhea, labored breathing, weakness. read more

Lantana poisoning in dogs is common in the southwestern United States in places where it is allowed to grow wild. The toxic property in lantana is a triterpenoid, which is extremely toxic and dangerous to your dog as well as other animals and children, if consumed. read more

According to the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, the toxic dose with lantana is 1% of your dog's body weight. This means that there is a greater risk of a serious poisoning in smaller dogs than in larger dogs. The green berries are far more toxic than the leaves, flowers, or ripe berries are, though. read more

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