Skunk Cabbage

Additional Common Names:
Skunk Weed, Polecat Weed, Meadow Cabbage, Swamp Cabbage
Scientific Name:
Symplocarpus foetidus
Family:
Araceae
Toxicity:
 Toxic to Horses, Toxic to Cats, Toxic to Dogs
Toxic Principles:
Insoluble calcium oxalates
Clinical Signs:
Oral irritation, intense burning and irritation of mouth, tongue and lips, excessive drooling, vomiting, difficulty swallowing.


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.

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