Is Larkspur Toxic to Pets?
Yes — larkspur is toxic to cats and can be fatal. Yes — larkspur is toxic to dogs and can be fatal. Yes — larkspur 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
- Delphinium spp.
- Toxic compound
- Diterpene alkaloids
- Toxic parts
- All parts, especially young plants and seeds
- Also known as
- delphinium
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 larkspur
- 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 larkspur
- 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 larkspur
- 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
Larkspur can cause muscle weakness, paralysis and heart problems.
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Frequently asked questions
Is larkspur toxic to cats?
Yes — larkspur is toxic to cats and can be fatal. Common signs include vomiting, diarrhea, drooling.
Is larkspur toxic to dogs?
Yes — larkspur is toxic to dogs and can be fatal. Common signs include vomiting, diarrhea, drooling.
Is larkspur toxic to horses?
Yes — larkspur is toxic to horses and can be fatal. Common signs include vomiting, diarrhea, drooling.
Which parts of larkspur are toxic?
All parts, especially young plants and seeds.
What makes larkspur toxic?
Diterpene alkaloids.
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