Rhubarb
Rhubarb
plants
Scientific name
Rheum rhabarbarum
Alternate names
Garden Rhubarb
Toxicity to pets
Soluble oxalate/oxalic acid are toxic compounds found in dangerous concentrations within Rhubarb greens or leaves. Ingestion of soluble oxalate/ oxalic acid by pet animals results in gastrointestinal distress (e.g., vomiting, drooling), neurological signs (e.g., weakness, trembling), decreased blood calcium levels, and kidney injury (e.g. excessive urination containing calcium oxalate crystals).
NOTE: Rhubarb stalks, used in making rhubarb jams and pies, contain very little soluble oxalate and are nontoxic.
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.
