Is Lantana Toxic to Pets?
Yes — lantana is toxic to cats. Yes — lantana is toxic to dogs. Yes — lantana is toxic to horses.
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
- Lantana camara
- Toxic compound
- Pentacyclic triterpenoids
- Toxic parts
- All parts, especially unripe berries
- Also known as
- shrub verbena, yellow sage
Symptoms
Cats (toxic)
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Drooling
- Reduced appetite
Dogs (toxic)
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Drooling
- Reduced appetite
Horses (toxic)
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Drooling
- Reduced appetite
What to do
If your cat ate lantana
- 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 lantana
- 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 lantana
- 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
Lantana can cause vomiting, weakness and, in larger amounts, liver damage. It is a major problem for livestock and horses.
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Frequently asked questions
Is lantana toxic to cats?
Yes — lantana is toxic to cats. Common signs include vomiting, diarrhea, drooling.
Is lantana toxic to dogs?
Yes — lantana is toxic to dogs. Common signs include vomiting, diarrhea, drooling.
Is lantana toxic to horses?
Yes — lantana is toxic to horses. Common signs include vomiting, diarrhea, drooling.
Which parts of lantana are toxic?
All parts, especially unripe berries.
What makes lantana toxic?
Pentacyclic triterpenoids.
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