Common cotoneaster is slightly toxic for dogs
Cotoneaster integerrimus 
The common cotoneaster is a very popular evergreen, hardy and partly ground-covering shrub that can reach up to 3m in height.
The common cotoneaster has small, almost round and slightly leathery dark green leaves. The flowers are usually white, pink or red. The common cotoneaster is particularly popular because of its red berries, which can shine throughout the winter.
All parts of the common cotoneaster are slightly poisonous to dogs, especially the leaves and the flesh of the berries.
What should I do if my dog ate Common cotoneaster?
How toxic is Common cotoneaster?
| Toxicity: | (slightly toxic) |
| Toxic parts: | All parts of the common cotoneaster are slightly poisonous to dogs, especially the leaves and the flesh of the berries. |
| Toxic time: | winter, spring, summer, autumn |
| Antidote: |
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 Common cotoneaster
| Plant species: | Shrub |
| Occurrence: | Rocks, Gardens, Bushes, Parks, Meadows |
| Areas: | Europe |
| Flowering time: | spring, summer |
| Fruit ripening: | summer, autumn |
Symptoms
The symptoms of poisoning can include:
- severe stomach pain
- diarrhoea
Also in the case of severe poisoning:
- shortness of breath
- reddening of the mucous membranes
- palpitations
- muscle cramps
- coma
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.
The vet can give infusions and oxygen to relieve the symptoms.
More information on dog poisonings can be found here:
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