Apocynum cannabinum is toxic to cats, dogs and horses. The reported severity is moderate. Also known as Hemp Dogbane.
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.
Diarrhea Slow Heart Rate Weakness Abdominal Pain Vomiting Cardiac Arrhythmias
The color of each symptom follows the severity scale above.
Apocynum cannabinum is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows throughout much of North America—in the southern half of Canada and throughout the United States. It is poisonous to humans, dogs, cats, and horses. All parts of the plant contain toxic cardiac glycosides that can cause potentially fatal cardiac arrhythmias if ingested. Some Lepidoptera can withstand the toxins and feed on this plant.
It is poisonous to humans, dogs, cats, and horses. All parts of the plant are toxic and contain cardiac glycosides. The plant is toxic both green and dried. The stems contain a white sap capable of causing skin blisters.
Also recorded as American-hemp, Black Indian Hemp, Common Dogbane, Dogbane, Indian Hemp and Prairie Dogbane.
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Countries with the most wild observations, from GBIF data.