Additional Common Names: Canada Yew, Canadian Yew, European yew, Almindelig taks, Idegran, Barlind, English yew
Scientific Name: Taxus canadensus
Family: Taxaceae
Toxicity: Toxic to Dogs, Toxic to Cats, Toxic to Horses
Toxic Principles: Taxine A and B, Volatile oil
Clinical Signs: Tremors, difficulty breathing, vomiting, seizures (dogs), sudden death from acute heart failure.
Websites
- Goodbye, Toxic Taxus: Yew Plants Are Killing Wildlife
- Toxicity of Yew Wood and Roots
- Yew trees: poisonous to humans & animals
- DVM – Yew Toxicity
- Pasture Plants that can Harm Goats
- Yew Trees are Poisonous and Other Important Things You Should Know BEFORE You Get a Dog
- Evergreen yews can poison livestock, pets
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.*