Are Azaleas Toxic to Cats and Dogs?
Azalea (Azalea / Rhododendron) — Cats: Poisonous · Dogs: Poisonous · Severe severity Grananotoxin affects the heart. life threatening If your pet ingests it, take it to a veterinarian immediately. Do not induce vomiting without consulting your veterinarian.
Other names: rhododendron, rhododendron
English nameAzalea / Rhododendron
Scientific nameRhododendron spp.
catToxic
dogToxic
Symptoms that may be experienced
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- I'm drooling a lot.
- Weak
- Arrhythmia or heart failure
What should I do?
Grananotoxin affects the heart. life threatening If your pet ingests it, take it to a veterinarian immediately. Do not induce vomiting without consulting your veterinarian.
Used for making preliminary decisions. not a judgment If you eat the plant or have any unusual symptoms, contactAnimal clinic 24 hrs.or veterinarian immediately
Last checked 2026-07-03