Is eucalyptus toxic to dogs?

Answer by  laurah (110)

Eucalyptus is not toxic to dogs. If eaten it can cause mild signs such as vomiting or diarrhea. It can also cause dermatitis or dry skin.

Answer by  champaign9497 (11977)

It is not poisonous but if they eat it they can become ill to the point of throwing up but it will not become deadly to the dog unless it was to eat large amounts of it.

Answer by  DonnaW (50)

Yes, eucalyptus is toxic to dogs. Look for signs of vomiting and diarrhea. If you think that your dog has eaten eucalyptus, contact your vet immediately.

Answer by  SallyJ (1010)

Eucalyptus is not dangerously toxic to dogs, but it can cause gastrointestinal problems (upset tummy) if he tries to eat the leaves. If your dog accidentally eats eucalyptus, give him fluids and maybe an anti-nausea medicine from the vet.

Answer by  SARAAN (46)

Eucalyptus plants are not particularly toxic to dogs. Eucalyptus when in mild doses does not affect dogs. But if it is of heavy doses it can cause dermatitus and dry skin. The resin and the oil found in the leaves can cause gastrointestinal upset. It might also cause mild gi. Consult a vetnerian if any of the above symptoms persists.

Answer by  champaign9497 (11977)

No but it has no nutritional value in it for them either. You can do a web search on it and it will give you tons of information that you can print and file away for future use.

Answer by  Valentine62 (2131)

If the dog eats a large quantity of the plant, it can be toxic, but small quantities should not be toxic. In large doses, it can irritate the kidneys, and the dog may secrete large amounts of urine. Vets use it for horse influenza, distemper in dogs, and infections caused by parasites.

Answer by  KANNAN0401 (43)

eucalyptus is not a toxic for dogs, whenever dog sallow more eucalyptus oil, basically eucalyptus oil is used for cold and head ache on humans not for animals. eucalyptus is getting from one of the tree. this is only used for medicine as used for humans so this eucalyptus is not harmful for dogs.

Answer by  champaign9497 (11977)

It isn't toxic for them but it will make them throw up if they decide to eat it you can do a web search for more info.

Answer by  mahavin (589)

The answer for the question is NO, since generally the eucalyptus is not at all toxic or create any poison related activities in dogs. It is also should be noted that if the dosage is high it could create some harmful effect on dogs. It may also create some skin infection.