Is Foxglove Toxic to Pets?
Yes — foxglove is toxic to cats and can be fatal. Yes — foxglove is toxic to dogs and can be fatal. Yes — foxglove is toxic to horses and can be fatal.
PawSafe Check is for general information only and is not veterinary advice. Always contact your veterinarian or a poison control service if you think your pet has been exposed.
- Scientific name
- Digitalis purpurea
- Toxic compound
- Cardiac glycosides
- Toxic parts
- All parts
- Also known as
- digitalis
Symptoms
Cats (toxic)
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Drooling
- Slow, fast or irregular heartbeat
- Weakness
- Collapse; can be fatal
Dogs (toxic)
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Drooling
- Slow, fast or irregular heartbeat
- Weakness
- Collapse; can be fatal
Horses (toxic)
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Drooling
- Slow, fast or irregular heartbeat
- Weakness
- Collapse; can be fatal
What to do
If your cat ate foxglove
- Call your vet or a pet poison control line immediately — don't wait for symptoms.
- Do not induce vomiting unless a vet tells you to.
- Bring the plant, label or packaging with you so the vet knows exactly what your cat ate.
- Note roughly how much was eaten and when.
If your dog ate foxglove
- Call your vet or a pet poison control line immediately — don't wait for symptoms.
- Do not induce vomiting unless a vet tells you to.
- Bring the plant, label or packaging with you so the vet knows exactly what your dog ate.
- Note roughly how much was eaten and when.
If your horse ate foxglove
- Call your vet or a pet poison control line immediately — don't wait for symptoms.
- Do not induce vomiting unless a vet tells you to.
- Bring the plant, label or packaging with you so the vet knows exactly what your horse ate.
- Note roughly how much was eaten and when.
Good to know
The source of the heart drug digitalis. Eating foxglove can cause dangerous heart rhythm changes.
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Frequently asked questions
Is foxglove toxic to cats?
Yes — foxglove is toxic to cats and can be fatal. Common signs include vomiting, diarrhea, drooling.
Is foxglove toxic to dogs?
Yes — foxglove is toxic to dogs and can be fatal. Common signs include vomiting, diarrhea, drooling.
Is foxglove toxic to horses?
Yes — foxglove is toxic to horses and can be fatal. Common signs include vomiting, diarrhea, drooling.
Which parts of foxglove are toxic?
All parts.
What makes foxglove toxic?
Cardiac glycosides.
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