Is rhubarb poisonous to dogs?

Oxalic Acid. You may be more upset if your dog chows down the attractive rhubarb stalks destined for your kitchen, but Fido runs more of a risk from eating the leaves. The rhubarb foliage resembles edible leafy green vegetables but contains enough oxalic acid to keep even all-devouring deer at a distance. read more

Rhubarb is a soluble oxalate-containing plants contain oxalic acid and oxalate salts, and must be differentiated from insoluble oxalate plants (which are less toxic). Examples of other soluble calcium oxalate-containing plants include: star fruit and the shamrock plant. read more

Toxic Principles: Soluble calcium oxalates Clinical Signs: Kidney failure, tremors, salivation. If you suspect your pet may have ingested a potentially toxic substance, call the APCC at (888) 426-4435 or contact your local veterinarian as soon as possible. read more

Dogs. Rhubarb makes the ASPCA list of plants toxic to dogs, and the consequences described are not to be taken lightly. If you catch your dog downing rhubarb leaves, head immediately for a veterinarian. Symptoms include salivation, tremors and kidney failure. read more