Is Greater celandine (bright yellow sap) poisonous to dogs or cats?

Greater celandine (bright yellow sap)

  • Scientific Name: Chelidonium majus
  • Also Known As: Greater celandine (bright yellow sap)
  • Is It Toxic? Yes
  • Toxins: 21 alkaloids (benzo-phenanthridine and protoberberine) with chelidonic acid; herb 0.3%-1.0%, root up to 2%, fruits approximately 0.15%; seasonally variable; benzyltetrahydro- isoquinoline alkaloids (10 groups) and triterpenoid saponins (weak)
  • Symptoms: Vomiting, abdominal pain, severe bloody diarrhea, dehydration
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Greater celandine (Chelidonium majus) is a plant that is poisonous to dogs and cats. The toxin in greater celandine is a number of alkaloids, including chelidonic acid. These alkaloids can cause vomiting, abdominal pain, and severe bloody diarrhea in dogs and cats. If your pet ingests this plant, a veterinarian should be called immediately.

What is Greater celandine (bright yellow sap)?

Greater celandine (Chelidonium majus) is a member of the poppy family, Papaveraceae. It is found in eastern and central Europe, as well as in western North America. The plant has large, glossy, heart-shaped leaves and is grown by gardeners and herbalists for use as an ornamental plant.