Solomon's seal is toxic for dogs
Polygonatum multiflorum 
The Solomon's seal is a deciduous perennial that can reach a height of 0.8 metres and belongs to the Asparagaceae family.
It is found especially in shady and rather damp forests. The Solomon's seal bears small, bell-like white flowers in the leaf axils. Blue-black berries ripen in August/September.
The entire plant is poisonous to dogs, but especially the seeds. Steroidal saponins are contained in the Solomon's seal.
Solomon's seal is also known as:
- David's harp
- ladder-to-heaven
- Eurasian Solomon's seal
What should I do if my dog ate Solomon's seal?
How toxic is Solomon's seal?
| Toxicity: | (toxic) |
| Toxic parts: | The entire plant is poisonous to dogs, but especially the seeds. |
| Toxic time: | 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 Solomon's seal
| Plant species: | herbs |
| Occurrence: | Forests |
| Areas: | Europe |
| Flowering time: | spring, summer |
| Fruit ripening: | summer, autumn |
Symptoms
The following symptoms may occur in the case of poisoning with Solomon's seal:
- nausea
- vomiting
- stomach pain
- diarrhoea
In case of severe poisoning, the following symptoms may also appear:
- pale mucous membranes
- heart rhythm disturbances
- blood in the urine
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.
Furthermore, the vet can give infusions and anti-nausea medication.
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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