California Ivy

Additional Common Names:
Branching Ivy, Glacier Ivy, Needlepoint Ivy, Sweetheart Ivy, English Ivy
Scientific Name:
Hedera helix
Family:
Araliaceae
Toxicity:
 Toxic to Dogs, Toxic to Cats
Toxic Principles:
Triterpenoid saponins (hederagenin)
Clinical Signs:
Vomiting, abdominal pain, hypersalivation, diarrhea. Foliage is more toxic than berries


If your pet ingested this plant, contact your local veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at 888-426-4435.*

* A $65 consultation fee may apply.
California Ivy

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