Oleander
Veterinary Emergency
EMERGENCY. Immediate vet care. Cardiac monitoring required. Activated charcoal may be administered. Antidote (digoxin-specific antibodies) exists but is expensive.
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Plant Information
Nerium, Rose Bay, Jericho Rose
Apocynaceae
garden
Highly Toxic — Emergency Risk
Toxicity Details
all parts, including dried leaves and smoke from burning
Cardiac glycosides (oleandrin, neriine)
1-4 hours
severe
Symptoms to Watch For
- Vomiting
- Bloody diarrhea
- Irregular heartbeat
- Cold extremities
- Tremors
- Seizures
- Death
What to Do
EMERGENCY. Immediate vet care. Cardiac monitoring required. Activated charcoal may be administered. Antidote (digoxin-specific antibodies) exists but is expensive.
Do not wait for symptoms. Call your vet or poison control immediately.
About Oleander
Oleander is one of the most toxic plants in existence. A single leaf can kill a dog. Even water collected in containers near oleander can be toxic. Common in warm climates as a landscape shrub, it's responsible for numerous pet fatalities each year.
Safe Alternatives
These plants provide a similar look but are non-toxic to pets: