Allium schoenoprasum

Allium schoenoprasum is toxic to cats, dogs and horses. The reported severity is critical. Also known as Chives, Wild Chives and Giant Chives.

dogs cats horses

Mild Moderate Severe Critical

If your animal ate this plant, call your veterinarian, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control on (888) 426-4435 or the Pet Poison Helpline on (855) 764-7661. Fees may apply.

Symptoms to watch for

Vomiting Anemia Blood In Urine Weakness High Heart Rate Panting Weak Pulse Incoordination Cardiovascular Collapse Difficulty Breathing

The color of each symptom follows the severity scale above.

About

Chives, scientific name Allium schoenoprasum, is a species of flowering plant in the family Amaryllidaceae.

Common Names

  • Chives
  • Wild Chives
  • Giant Chives

Also recorded as Spanish garlic and cives.

Facts

Family
Amaryllidaceae
Duration
Perennial
Growth habit
Forb/herb
In the wild
FR, SE, FI, DE, RU, CH + more
Source
Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
Elsewhere

Countries with the most wild observations, from GBIF data.