Hydrangea is one of the perennials whose dried plant parts are also slightly toxic to animals. In addition to traces of hydrogen cyanide compounds, the plant contains the glycosides hydrangin, hydrangenol and saponins.
Are hydrangeas poisonous to dogs?
Hydreneas are only slightly poisonous to dogs; severe poisoning is rare. Symptoms can include stomach and intestinal disorders, diarrhea, and circulatory disorders. In case of suspicion, a veterinarian should be consulted.
Usually little dramatic consequences
If your dog eats the hydrangea, there is usually no risk of serious poisoning. In addition to stomach and intestinal disorders with diarrhea that can be bloody, hydrangea causes short-term circulatory disorders. No deaths have been reported in dogs after eating hydrangeas.
As with any suspicion of poisoning, you should take your animal to a veterinarian if necessary. Only he can judge whether treatment is necessary.
Tips & Tricks
When playing with sticks with your dog, you should always make sure that the branch you use comes from a non-poisonous tree. Not only the hydrangea, but also many other ornamental plants contain active ingredients that can be released through gnawing during play and enter the animal's digestive tract.
