Is Morrow Honeysuckle Toxic to Dogs?

Certain types of plants may make your dog sick.

Dog owners must take special care to ensure the safety of pets around garden plants. Many different types of plants make dogs quite ill if they ingest part of the plant or roll in it.

Identification

Morrow honeysuckle is a deciduous shrub that has leaves that measure 1 to 2 inches. This plant is characterized by the white and yellow tubular flowers that grow in its leaf axils. Morrow honeysuckle is considered an invasive species and often destroys native plants.

Significance

All species of honeysuckle are toxic to dogs. Dogs who ingest or come into contact with the plant or the berries of the Morrow honeysuckle may experience adverse health effects.

Effects

Morrow honeysuckle causes symptoms of lethargy in most dogs. Gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea and vomiting can occur as well. Dogs who come into contact with Morrow honeysuckle should visit their veterinarian for an evaluation and treatment plan.

References

• Piscataquog Land Conservatory: Identifying And Controlling Non-Native Invasive Plants
• Shore To Shore: November 04
• TTLNTL: Poisous Plants