Is ornamental asparagus toxic to cats or dogs?
Ornamental Asparagus Fern — Cats: Poisonous · Dogs: Poisonous · Moderate severity. Isolate pets from trees and berries as soon as they are found to have been eaten or repeatedly touched. If they develop a skin rash, vomiting, or diarrhea, they should be taken to a veterinarian.
Other names: feather fern
English nameAsparagus Fern
Scientific nameAsparagus densiflorus cv sprengeri
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Symptoms that may be experienced
- Skin allergic rash with repeated contact
- Vomiting if the berries are eaten.
- Stomach ache
- Diarrhea
What should I do?
Separate pets from trees and berries as soon as they are found to have been eaten or repeatedly touched. If they develop a skin rash, vomiting, or diarrhea, they should be taken to a veterinarian.
This information is used for preliminary decision making only. It is not a veterinary diagnosis or advice. If your pet has abnormal symptoms or eats or comes into contact with something that may be dangerous. Contact your veterinarian orAnimal clinic 24 hrs.immediately
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