Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) is a plant that is poisonous to pets. The toxin in licorice is glycyrrhizin, which is a saponin. It is known to cause hypertension, water retention, and congestive heart failure in pets. If your pet has ingested licorice, please seek medical help immediately.
What is Licorice?
Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) is a sweet root vegetable that is native to China, India, and Europe. Both the roots and the leaves can be used as a food source, and the leaves can also be used for medicine. Licorice is rich in carbohydrates, fiber, essential minerals, and vitamins. It is one of the most popular natural sweeteners around the world, and many people use it to sweeten beverages.