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- Is thimble toxic to dogs?
- Effects of consumption
- Which substance and which dose are dangerous?
- Tips & Tricks
Is thimble toxic to dogs?
The toxicity of thimble to humans is known. The consumption can end in cardiac arrest and subsequent death. But what about pets like dogs?
Effects of consumption
Who has thimble planted in his garden, should have neither pets nor children. On the most popular pets, the dogs, the consumption of this plant is as follows:
Which substance and which dose are dangerous?
It's the heart poison called Digitalis. For average dogs, the lethal dose is 5 g of dried leaves. Even for animals such as cats, rabbits, hamsters, horses and birds this herb is poisonous.
Tips & Tricks
Since the thimble is perennial, it can be hard to recognize in the first year of his life. Even if the flowers develop only in the second year, the plant is always highly toxic.