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Hydrangea

Also known as: hortensia

Toxin checkerHydrangea

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

  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhoea
  • Lethargy

What to do

Call us the same day if buds or leaves were eaten. Most cases are gastrointestinal, but large ingestions deserve assessment.

Macau note

Popular in bouquets and balcony pots. The flower buds contain the highest concentration of cyanogenic compounds.

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.