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Dangerous
Oleander
Nerium oleander
Safety by Pet
🐶 DogsToxic ✕
🐱 CatsToxic ✕
🐰 RabbitsToxic ✕
🐦 BirdsToxic ✕
Extremely toxic ornamental shrub. Affects cardiac muscle directly.
Dangerous even without direct contact
Smoke from burning branches or leaves is toxic when inhaled. After pruning, handle cuttings in well-ventilated areas and keep pets away.
Risk by Plant Part
🍃 Ingestion🤚 Contact💨 Scent/Inhalation
Leaves
High RiskFlowers
High RiskSap
High RiskRoots
High RiskSymptoms
Vomitingdiarrheairregular heartbeatdeath
Emergency Info
Contact the nearest emergency veterinary clinic immediately. Inform them of the plant name and estimated amount ingested.