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Is polka dot begonia toxic to cats and dogs?

Quick answer

Toxic to cats and dogs. Polka dot begonia contains soluble calcium oxalates.

Polka dot begonia
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Polka dot begonia Begonia maculata 'Wightii'

What to do if your pet ate it

If you think your cat or dog ate any part of a polka dot begonia, act quickly. Do not wait for symptoms to appear.

  1. Remove the plant from the pet’s reach.
  2. Call your vet or an emergency animal clinic immediately.
  3. When you call, have the plant’s name or a photo ready. Tell the vet roughly how much your pet ate and when.

Do not induce vomiting unless a vet specifically instructs you to. It can make some poisonings worse.

Symptoms

In cats and dogs, eating it can cause:

  • Vomiting
  • Drooling

Pet-safety information in the JungleBook uses ASPCA reference data where available. It is reference information, not veterinary advice. ASPCA lists the whole Begonia genus, so this applies to every Begonia species, including this one.

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