Rhubarb
Rheum rhabarbarum
Dogs: Severe
Cats: Severe
Veterinary Emergency
Veterinary emergency. Leaves contain high oxalate concentrations that can cause kidney damage. Seek immediate care.
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Plant Information
Pie Plant, Garden Rhubarb
Polygonaceae
garden
Highly Toxic — Emergency Risk
Toxicity Details
leaves
Oxalic acid and soluble oxalates
30 minutes to 2 hours
severe
Symptoms to Watch For
- Drooling
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Tremors
- Kidney failure
- Blood in urine
What to Do
Veterinary emergency. Leaves contain high oxalate concentrations that can cause kidney damage. Seek immediate care.
Do not wait for symptoms. Call your vet or poison control immediately.
About Rhubarb
While rhubarb stalks are edible for humans, the leaves contain dangerously high levels of oxalic acid. Pets that chew on rhubarb leaves can develop kidney failure.
Safe Alternatives
These plants provide a similar look but are non-toxic to pets: