Is watercress poisonous to cats or dogs?
Watercress (Vinca (Periwinkle)) — Cats: Poisonous · Dogs: Poisonous · Severe severity Contains Vinca alkaloids. Severe to the point of convulsions and death. Immediately stop allowing animals to approach. Remove plant debris from the mouth. Do not induce vomiting. Immediately take him to the veterinarian with a plant sample.
Other names: watercress, watercress, watercress
English nameVinca (Periwinkle)
Scientific nameCatharanthus roseus
catToxic
dogToxic
Symptoms that may be experienced
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- hypotension
- depressed
- Trembling
- Seizures
- unconsciousness or coma
What should I do?
Contains Vinca alkaloids. Severe to the point of convulsions and death. Immediately stop allowing animals to approach. Remove plant debris from the mouth. Do not induce vomiting. Immediately take him to the veterinarian with a plant sample.
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