Plant toxicology for dogs
Is Rhubarb Leaves toxic to dogs?
Rheum rhabarbarum · Polygonaceae
Verdict: Is Rhubarb Leaves toxic to dogs?
Yes — Rhubarb Leaves is toxic to dogs. Rhubarb Leaves (Rheum rhabarbarum) can make a dog ill. Risk depends on the amount, plant part, body size and the individual animal.
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Contact a veterinarian immediately
Do not wait for symptoms and do not induce vomiting unless a veterinary professional tells you to. Take a plant sample or clear photo with you.
- 1Contact an emergency veterinarian or pet poison service immediately.
- 2Do not induce vomiting unless a veterinary professional instructs you to.
- 3Take a plant sample, label, or clear photo with you.
Possible signs after Rhubarb Leaves exposure include:
- Vomiting
- Drooling
- Tremors
- Weakness
- Kidney damage after a large ingestion
Typical onset: Within a few hours
Soluble oxalates in the leaf blade, which bind blood calcium
Veterinary sources
Reviewed by Dr. Patti McCartney, Animal Naturopathic Doctor. This educational guide supports, but does not replace, diagnosis or treatment from a licensed veterinarian. Risk varies by dose, plant part, body size and health history.