Pet Care

Yew

Additional Common Names:: japanese yew
Scientific Name:: Taxus sp.

Family:: Taxaceae

Toxicity:: Toxic to Horses, Toxic to Cats, Toxic to Dogs
Toxic Principles:: Taxine
Clinical Signs:: Sudden death from acute cardiac failure, early signs -- muscular tremors, dyspnea, seizures in dogs

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.