Pet Care

Poison Parsnip

Additional Common Names:: water hemlock, cowbane
Scientific Name:: Cicuta maculata

Family:: Apiaceae

Toxicity:: Toxic to Horses, Toxic to Cats, Toxic to Dogs
Toxic Principles:: Cicutoxin
Clinical Signs:: Diarrhea, seizures, tremors, extreme stomach pain, dilated pupils, fever, bloat, respiratory depression, and death.

If your pet ingested this plant, contact your local veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at 888-426-4435.*

* A $65 consultation fee may apply.