Overview
No, the agave plant is dangerous to dogs. It produces a mouth and throat irritant called oxalate crystals. When ingested, agave plants can cause breathing difficulties. The agave plant's sap is also highly toxic to dogs if ingested.
Can dogs eat Agave?
Risks
- Agave plant, also known as the Century plant or Maguey, is toxic to dogs. It contains compounds that can cause vomiting and diarrhea.
- It also has oxalate crystals that can irritate the dogs' mouth, tongue, and throat and cause breathing difficulties.
- The sap of the century plant is highly poisonous. When a dog ingests the toxic juice, immediate medical treatment is likely to be required.
