Are begonias toxic to cats or dogs?
Begonia — Cats: Mild poison · Dogs: Mild poison · Mild severity The most poisonous part is the underground tuber. Eating causes irritation in the mouth from calcium oxalate crystals. Rinse your mouth with clean water and monitor symptoms. If symptoms do not stop, see a veterinarian.
Other names: Begonia flowers
English nameBegonia
Scientific nameBegonia spp.
catMild poison
dogMild poison
Symptoms that may be experienced
- I'm drooling a lot.
- Vomiting
- Irritation, burning sensation in the mouth
What should I do?
The most poisonous part is the underground tuber. Eating causes irritation in the mouth from calcium oxalate crystals. Rinse your mouth with clean water and monitor symptoms. If symptoms do not stop, see a 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