Toxicas para Mascotas

Is English Ivy Toxic to Cats or Dogs?

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Short answer

Yes. The referenced veterinary poison resources list English Ivy as toxic to both cats and dogs. Leaves and berries. Contains triterpenoid saponins (hederagenin).

🐱Toxico para Gatos

🐶Toxico para Perros

Partes tóxicas

Leaves and berries. Contains triterpenoid saponins (hederagenin).

Síntomas si se ingiere

Vomiting
Abdominal pain
Diarrhea
Excessive drooling
Skin irritation from contact

Qué hacer de inmediato

1Move the pet away from the plant and remove loose plant material from the mouth only if this can be done safely
2Do not induce vomiting or give food, milk, medication, or another home remedy unless a veterinarian or animal poison-control professional directs you to do so
3Identify the plant and note the approximate amount and time of exposure
4Contact a veterinarian or animal poison-control service promptly for advice tailored to the animal and exposure
5Seek emergency veterinary care now if breathing or swallowing is difficult, symptoms are severe, or the pet collapses or has a seizure

Contacto de emergencia

Control de Envenenamiento Animal ASPCA: (888) 426-4435

The ASPCA number is a United States service and a consultation fee may apply. Outside the U.S., contact a local veterinarian or animal poison-control service. Si tu mascota ha ingerido material vegetal, contacta a tu veterinario inmediatamente.

Lower-risk alternatives

These alternatives are listed as non-toxic by the referenced source, but no houseplant should be treated as edible or completely risk-free.

Spider Plant Boston Fern Calathea Peperomia

For growing advice, see the English Ivy care guide.

Frequently asked questions

Is English Ivy toxic to cats?

Yes. The referenced veterinary poison resources list English Ivy as toxic to cats. Leaves and berries. Contains triterpenoid saponins (hederagenin). Possible signs include vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea.

Is English Ivy toxic to dogs?

Yes. The referenced veterinary poison resources list English Ivy as toxic to dogs. Leaves and berries. Contains triterpenoid saponins (hederagenin). Possible signs include vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea.

What should I do if my pet chews English Ivy?

Move the pet away from the plant and remove loose plant material from the mouth only if this can be done safely Do not induce vomiting or give food, milk, medication, or another home remedy unless a veterinarian or animal poison-control professional directs you to do so Identify the plant and note the approximate amount and time of exposure Contact a veterinarian or animal poison-control service promptly for advice tailored to the animal and exposure Seek emergency veterinary care now if breathing or swallowing is difficult, symptoms are severe, or the pet collapses or has a seizure

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Sources and review

Content last reviewed: September 4, 2026

Informacion de toxicidad referenciada de ASPCA y otras bases de datos publicas de seguridad para mascotas. Siempre consulta a tu veterinario si tu mascota ha ingerido material vegetal.