Wild privet is toxic for dogs
Ligustrum vulgare 
Wild privet is a deciduous to evergreen shrub that can be found wild in hedgerows and along forest edges, as well as in gardens. It grows relatively quickly.
In gardens it is planted especially as a shrub or as a hedge plant.
The flowers of the privet are white and rather inconspicuous. The pea-sized black berries are particularly popular because they remain on the shrub over winter and are therefore a beautiful sight in winter.
All parts of the wild privet are poisonous to dogs: the leaves, the berries and also the bark of the stem.
Wild privet is also known as:
- common privet
- European privet
What should I do if my dog ate Wild privet?
How toxic is Wild privet?
| Toxicity: | (toxic) |
| Toxic parts: | All parts of the wild privet are poisonous to dogs: the leaves, the berries and also the bark of the stem. |
| Toxic time: | winter, 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 Wild privet
| Plant species: | Shrub |
| Occurrence: | Gardens, Parks, Forests |
| Areas: | Europe |
| Flowering time: | summer |
| Fruit ripening: | autumn |
Symptoms
The following poisoning symptoms may occur in case of poisoning with common privet:
- nausea
- vomiting
- abdominal pain
- diarrhoea
- skin irritation
In case of severe poisoning, the following symptoms may also occur:
- palpitations
- exhaustion
- collapse
- death due to circulatory failure
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.
To relieve the symptoms, the vet can give anti-nausea medication and infusions if necessary.
More information on dog poisonings can be found here:
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