Sweet Pea
Lathyrus odoratus
Dogs: Mild
Cats: Mild
Plant Information
Lathyrus, Everlasting Pea
Fabaceae
garden
Mildly Toxic
Toxicity Details
seeds, stems
Aminopropionitrile (lathyrogen)
Variable (cumulative toxin)
mild
Symptoms to Watch For
- Weakness
- Lethargy
- Tremors
- Seizures (chronic/large exposure)
What to Do
Single exposure rarely causes issues. Chronic seed consumption is the real risk (lathyrism). Remove plant access.
About Sweet Pea
Sweet Pea seeds contain a neurotoxin that primarily causes problems with chronic consumption (lathyrism) rather than single exposure. The fragrant climbing flowers are a garden staple but seeds should be kept from pets.
Safe Alternatives
These plants provide a similar look but are non-toxic to pets: