Are Begonias Poisonous to Dogs or Cats?

Begonias

are begonias (Begonia semperflorenscultorum, Begonia tuberhybrida) poisonous
  • Scientific Name: Begonia semperflorenscultorum, Begonia tuberhybrida
  • Also Known As: Wax begonia, Tuberous begonia
  • Is It Toxic? Yes
  • Toxins: Insoluble calcium oxalates, soluble oxalates
  • Symptoms: Mucosal irritation and inflammation, hypersalivation, vomiting
  • Toxic Parts: Depends on begonia plant
  • General:

Are Begonias Poisonous to Dogs?

Yes, begonias are poisonous to dogs.

Are Begonias Poisonous to Cats?

Yes, begonias are poisonous to cats.

In wax begonias only the underground parts are toxic.

In tuberous begonias only the tubers are toxic, but they also have a biochemical component called cucurbitacin B which is found toxic for animals.

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