Foxglove

Digitalis purpurea

Dogs: Severe Cats: Severe

Veterinary Emergency

EMERGENCY. Immediate vet care. Same cardiac glycoside treatment protocol as oleander.

ASPCA Poison Control: (888) 426-4435 | Pet Poison Helpline: (855) 764-7661

Plant Information

Common Names

Digitalis, Dead Man's Bells, Fairy Gloves

Family

Plantaginaceae

Toxicity Details

Toxic Parts

all parts, including seeds and dried plant

Toxic Compound

Cardiac glycosides (digitoxin, digoxin)

Onset Time

1-2 hours

Severity

severe

Symptoms to Watch For

Vomiting
Diarrhea
Irregular heartbeat
Cardiac arrest
Death

What to Do

EMERGENCY. Immediate vet care. Same cardiac glycoside treatment protocol as oleander.

Do not wait for symptoms. Call your vet or poison control immediately.

About Foxglove

Foxglove is the plant from which the heart medication digitalis was originally derived. While useful in medicine at precise doses, any part of the plant ingested by a pet can cause fatal cardiac arrhythmias. Common in cottage gardens.

Safe Alternatives

These plants provide a similar look but are non-toxic to pets:

✓ Snapdragon ✓ Hollyhock ✓ Zinnia