Lantana
Veterinary Emergency
EMERGENCY. Seek immediate vet care. Liver damage can occur within 24-48 hours. Aggressive supportive care required.
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Plant Information
Shrub Verbena, Red Sage, Yellow Sage
Verbenaceae
garden
Highly Toxic — Emergency Risk
Toxicity Details
all parts, especially unripe berries
Pentacyclic triterpenoids (lantadenes)
2-6 hours
severe
Symptoms to Watch For
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Weakness
- Liver failure
- Photosensitivity
- Death
What to Do
EMERGENCY. Seek immediate vet care. Liver damage can occur within 24-48 hours. Aggressive supportive care required.
Do not wait for symptoms. Call your vet or poison control immediately.
About Lantana
Lantana is extremely dangerous — the unripe green/black berries are the most toxic part. Common in warm climates as a landscape plant. Can cause acute liver failure and death, particularly in dogs.
Safe Alternatives
These plants provide a similar look but are non-toxic to pets: