Additional Common Names: Bittersweet, Waxwork, Shrubby Bittersweet, False Bittersweet, Climbing Bittersweet
Scientific Name: Celastrus scandens
Family: Celastraceae
Toxicity: Toxic to Dogs, Toxic to Cats, Toxic to Horses
Toxic Principles: Cardenolides, alkaloids
Clinical Signs: Vomiting (not horses), diarrhea, seizures (rare), weakness
Websites
- Plant Fact Sheet
- Plant Guide
- American Bittersweet Poisoning in Dogs
- Is american bittersweet poisonous
- AMERICAN BITTERSWEET IS POISONOUS TO PETS
- What Makes the American Bittersweet Plant Dangerous for Cats?
- Bittersweet nightshade identification and control
If you suspect your pet may have ingested a potentially toxic substance, call the APCC at (888) 426-4435 or contact your local veterinarian as soon as possible.*