{"id":92306,"date":"2022-04-22T12:13:52","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:13:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-coleus\/"},"modified":"2022-04-22T12:13:53","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:13:53","slug":"what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-coleus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-coleus\/","title":{"rendered":"What happens if a dog eats Coleus?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-coleus\/#What_happens_if_a_dog_eats_Coleus\" title=\"What happens if a dog eats Coleus?\">What happens if a dog eats Coleus?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-coleus\/#Are_Coleus_plants_poisonous_to_cats_and_dogs\" title=\"Are Coleus plants poisonous to cats and dogs?\">Are Coleus plants poisonous to cats and dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-coleus\/#Which_Coleus_is_toxic\" title=\"Which Coleus is toxic?\">Which Coleus is toxic?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-coleus\/#Does_Coleus_make_a_good_houseplant\" title=\"Does Coleus make a good houseplant?\">Does Coleus make a good houseplant?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-coleus\/#Is_Coleus_toxic_to_animals\" title=\"Is Coleus toxic to animals?\">Is Coleus toxic to animals?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-coleus\/#Is_Coleus_plant_poisonous\" title=\"Is Coleus plant poisonous?\">Is Coleus plant poisonous?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-coleus\/#Are_coleus_poisonous_to_cats_and_dogs\" title=\"Are coleus poisonous to cats and dogs?\">Are coleus poisonous to cats and dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-coleus\/#Is_a_coleus_plant_toxic_to_cats\" title=\"Is a coleus plant toxic to cats?\">Is a coleus plant toxic to cats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-coleus\/#Are_all_Coleus_toxic\" title=\"Are all Coleus toxic?\">Are all Coleus toxic?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-coleus\/#What_if_my_dog_eats_a_Coleus\" title=\"What if my dog eats a Coleus?\">What if my dog eats a Coleus?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_a_dog_eats_Coleus\"><\/span>What happens if a dog eats Coleus?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Are Coleus Poisonous to Dogs Coleus is poisonous to dogs, and while the plant is not likely to be fatal if eaten, it can cause a reaction and illness. The leaves of Coleus contain diterpene coleonol and coleon O, which are toxic to dogs. Pets that ingest Coleus foliage may experience <b>vomiting, diarrhea, and depression<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Coleus_plants_poisonous_to_cats_and_dogs\"><\/span>Are Coleus plants poisonous to cats and dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Coleus contains an essential oil toxic to cats and dogs, which can cause skin irritations and burns if not diagnosed and treated right away. Additionally, if your cat eats any part of this plant, it will also develop gastrointestinal symptoms.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Coleus_is_toxic\"><\/span>Which Coleus is toxic?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Coleus Plant Toxicity The toxic principal is <b>diterpene coleonol, coleon O, and the plant is considered to have a low poison toxicity. The leaves can cause contact dermatitis, and symptoms are usually minor and short-lived. If you frequently touch the plant, you may experience allergic dermatitis and a red rash.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Coleus_make_a_good_houseplant\"><\/span>Does Coleus make a good houseplant?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Coleus Plant Overview Surprising to most people, it is technically an evergreen perennial that is primarily grown as an annual because of its sensitivity to frost. Because of their predisposition for warm climates, <b>they make great indoor houseplants<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Coleus_toxic_to_animals\"><\/span>Is Coleus toxic to animals?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Coleus contains an essential oil toxic to cats and dogs, which can cause skin irritations and burns if not diagnosed and treated right away. Additionally, if your cat eats any part of this plant, it will also develop gastrointestinal symptoms.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Coleus_plant_poisonous\"><\/span>Is Coleus plant poisonous?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Coleus plants <b>arent poisonous to people but may cause mild gastrointestinal distress when ingested.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_coleus_poisonous_to_cats_and_dogs\"><\/span>Are coleus poisonous to cats and dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Coleus contains an essential oil toxic to cats and dogs, which can cause skin irritations and burns if not diagnosed and treated right away. Additionally, if your cat eats any part of this plant, it will also develop gastrointestinal symptoms.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_coleus_plant_toxic_to_cats\"><\/span>Is a coleus plant toxic to cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While Coleus plants arent considered toxic to people, they may pose a threat to animals. <b>The oils contained in the plant are toxic to dogs and cats when ingested or absorbed through the skin<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_all_Coleus_toxic\"><\/span>Are all Coleus toxic?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Not all species of Coleus plants contain harmful toxins. Coleus ampoinicus is the variety most commonly associated with toxic reactions.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_if_my_dog_eats_a_Coleus\"><\/span>What if my dog eats a Coleus?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you think your dog has eaten coleus, it is essential to <b>take your furry friend to the veterinarian or animal hospital right away.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What happens if a dog eats Coleus?Are Coleus plants poisonous to cats and dogs?Which Coleus is toxic?Does Coleus make a good houseplant?Is Coleus toxic to animals?Is Coleus plant poisonous?Are coleus poisonous to cats and dogs?Is a coleus plant toxic to cats?Are all Coleus toxic?What if my dog eats a Coleus? 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