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English ivy

Also known as: hedera, ivy vine

Toxin checkerEnglish ivy

How dangerous is it?

DogModerate
CatModerate

See a vet today

Call us on +853 6677 6611 for advice within the hour. Have the amount eaten and your pet's weight ready.

Signs to watch for

  • Drooling and vomiting
  • Belly pain
  • Diarrhoea

What to do

Remove access and call us if more than a nibble of leaves was eaten. The foliage is more toxic than the berries.

Macau note

Used in hanging baskets and mall displays. Trailing vines invite cat attacks; hang them out of reach.

This guide is for general information only and does not replace a veterinary examination. When in doubt, always call the clinic.

Reviewed by the Royal Veterinary Center veterinary team.