Japanese Pieris
Pieris japonica
Dogs: Severe
Cats: Severe
Veterinary Emergency
Veterinary emergency. Contains same grayanotoxins as azaleas. Cardiac symptoms require immediate care.
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Plant Information
Andromeda, Lily of the Valley Bush, Pieris japonica
Ericaceae
outdoor
Highly Toxic — Emergency Risk
Toxicity Details
all parts, leaves, nectar
Grayanotoxins
1 to 6 hours
severe
Symptoms to Watch For
- Vomiting
- Drooling
- Weakness
- Cardiac arrhythmia
- Seizures
- Coma
What to Do
Veterinary emergency. Contains same grayanotoxins as azaleas. Cardiac symptoms require immediate care.
Do not wait for symptoms. Call your vet or poison control immediately.
About Japanese Pieris
Japanese Pieris is in the same family as azaleas and rhododendrons and is equally toxic. A common ornamental shrub that is extremely dangerous to pets.