Cowbane
Cowbane
plants
Scientific name
Circuta spp
Alternate names
Spotted Cowbane, Spotted Parsley, Water Hemlock
Toxicity to pets
Cowbane (Cicuta spp) are considered the most toxic plants in North America. Potent plant toxins accumulate primarily in plant roots and ingestion of miniscule amounts leads rapidly to violent convulsions, difficulty breathing, heart rhythm irregularities, and death in companion animal, livestock, and humans.
Disclaimer
The content of this page is not veterinary advice. A number of factors (amount of substance ingested, size of the animal, allergies, etc.) determine what is toxic to a particular pet. If you think your pet has eaten something potentially toxic, call Pet Poison Helpline or seek immediate veterinary treatment.
