Is mistletoe poisonous to dogs?

There are several types of mistletoe which can be poisonous to pets: Phoradendron serotinum (American variety) and Viscum album (European variety). The American mistletoe is less toxic than the European varieties of it. Berries from this holiday plant contain polysaccharides, alkaloids, and lectins. read more

Yes, mistletoe is poisonous to dogs and cats and it can be deadly, or more commonly, will cause other less severe symptoms. Technically mistletoe is a hemi-parasitic plant that doesn’t have roots like normal plants but instead attaches itself to the branches of trees and draws energy from the tree. read more

The Viscum species of mistletoe contain a slightly different cocktail of chemicals, including the poisonous alkaloid tyramine, which produce essentially the same symptoms. The leaves and berries contain the highest concentration of toxic chemicals. Alternatively, drinking a tea from the plant can result in sickness and possibly death. read more