In Europe, you may have heard the common name of the plant Euonymus europaeus, which is known as euonymus. Euonymus is thought to be poisonous to dogs and cats. The toxin in euonymus is a group of cardiac glycosides called evonosides and evobiosides. As a result of consuming euonymus, dogs and cats may experience severe vomiting, diarrhea, arrhythmias, and cardiac arrest. If your pet had eaten euonymus, please consult a veterinarian immediately.
What is Euonymus?
The family Celastraceae is a group of mainly perennial herbs. The common names of plants in this family are European spindle, garden spindle, common spindle tree, and euonymus. The most common name of Euonymus europaeus is spindle tree.