Pet Care

Common Privet

Additional Common Names:: Privet, Amur, Wax-leaf
Scientific Name:: Ligustrum vulgare

Family:: Oleaceae

Toxicity:: Toxic to Horses, Toxic to Cats, Toxic to Dogs
Toxic Principles:: Terpenoid glycosides
Clinical Signs:: Gastrointestinal upset (most common), incoordination, increased heart rate, death (rare).

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.