Daphne is a shrub that is poisonous to dogs and cats. Mezerein is the toxin in Daphne mezereum. Clinical signs of intoxication include severe mucosal irritation and inflammation, hypersalivation, dysphagia, severe abdominal pain and vomiting, and bloody diarrhea. If your pet has ingested Daphne mezereum, please seek medical care immediately.
What is Daphne?
Daphne is a genus of shrubs and small trees in the family Thymelaeaceae. Several species are known by the common names or medicinal uses from the Daphnaceae; Daphne odora, for example, is used as an astringent, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, diuretic, and tonic. Daphne odora is native to the Mediterranean region, where it grows in a broad range of habitats such as rocky or sandy soils in areas of limestone formation.