Home βΊ Can my pet eat this? βΊ Oleander
πΊ Can dogs eat oleander?
π΄ No. It's dangerous.
π What to do right now
- EMERGENCY.
- All parts including dried leaves and water from vase.
- Cardiac glycoside antidotes (digoxin Fab fragments) may be available at vet.
β Don't
- Assume dried leaves are less toxic β they retain potency
- Allow burning of plant β smoke is toxic
βοΈ How much is too much?
Harmful amounts depend on your pet's body weight.
πΆ DogsAny amount β all parts including dried leaves and smoke from burning
π± CatsSame as dog
π Signs to watch for
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Drooling
- Cardiac arrhythmias
- Bradycardia
- Collapse
- Death
β±οΈ When do signs show up?
1β4 hours
π¬ Why is it harmful?
Cardiac glycosides (oleandrin, neriine) inhibit NaβΊ/KβΊ-ATPase pump causing severe cardiac arrhythmias. Similar mechanism to digoxin toxicity.
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Informational triage only. Does not replace professional veterinary diagnosis. When in doubt, always call your vet.