Clematis is toxic for dogs
Clematis 
The clematis is a very popular, mostly perennial and woody climbing plant that loves shade and in its wild form also occurs in forests. The Clematis vitalba (traveller's joy) is found in many forests, but there is also the Clematis alpina (alpine clematis), which grows at higher altitudes.
Clematis come in very many species and belong to the buttercup family. The clematis has very strikingly beautiful flowers in many colours, often purple, pink or white.
All parts of the clematis plant are poisonous to dogs. However, it is not poisonous when dried.
What should I do if my dog ate Clematis?
How toxic is Clematis?
| Toxicity: | (toxic) |
| Toxic parts: | All parts of the clematis plant are poisonous. However, it is not poisonous when dried. |
| Toxic time: | spring, summer, autumn |
| Antidote: | Unknown |
If your dog shows symptoms of poisoning, it is always an emergency! Time is critical for your dog's life. You should immediately call your vet or the animal emergency services and make sure that a vet is on site and then go there immediately. For the treatment, it helps the vet a lot to know what your dog has ingested.
Occurrence Clematis
| Plant species: | flower, Garden and wild plant |
| Occurrence: | Gardens, Parks, Forests |
| Areas: | Europe |
| Flowering time: | - |
| Fruit ripening: | - |
Symptoms
The following symptoms can occur with clematis poisoning:
- increased salivation
- vomiting
- diarrhoea
- reddening of the mucous membrane
- abdominal pain
- muscle cramps
- death may occur due to respiratory paralysis
Treatment
The vet will always try to remove the ingested poison from the body and alleviate the specific symptoms of poisoning.
There are different methods to remove the poison from the body:
1. ACTIVATED CHARCOAL: Activated charcoal can absorb toxins. If possible, it should be administered within 2 hours after ingestion of the poison, so that the toxin does not enter the bloodstream.
2. LAXATIVES: The vet may combine the administration of activated charcoal with a laxative.
3. VOMITING: The vet can also induce vomiting using medication to remove the toxin from the body.
In addition, the vet can administer infusions and medication to protect the stomach lining if necessary.
More information on dog poisonings can be found here:
Preventing, identifying and treating poisoning in dogs
Further poisonous plants from A to Z
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