Pet Poison Q & A: Hemlock...Or Not?
I'm planting a windbreak this spring and I'm planning on using Canadian hemlock. Before I buy, I want to know if this species of hemlock is poisonous to dogs and cats. Can you help?
―Brian W.
Good question, Brian. Tsuga canadensis―Canadian or Eastern hemlock―is not a hemlock considered to have toxic effects on pets, not beyond the mild gastrointestinal upset that could result from ingesting any plant material. Therefore, while your dog and cat should be discouraged from chewing on this plant, you should not expect any significant troubles if they manage to sneak a nibble.
More questions this week:
- What could happen if a goat eats a paintball?- I have found conflicting reports regarding the toxic effects of rubber plants on cats. Can you be the tie-breaker?
posted by ASPCA at 11:49 AM PERMALINK
2 Comments:
Hemlocks are not a good choice for a wind break due to their shallow root systems. They are prone to uprooting in moderate winds.
I just got a beagle puppy & my boyfriend and I have a couple questions I am having trouble finding the answers to. I have a cat and we were wondering if the cat's catnip toys could be harmful to the puppy,( she likes to chew them), and if her cat litter, we use scoopable litter, or poop could be harmful to her, (she gets in the litter box and takes the poop out & plays with it, I haven't seen her eat it.)Thank you for any help!
Donna
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