Risks
- The flaming katy contains the cardiotoxins cardenolides and bufadienolides, which make the plant toxic to dogs. Ingesting them can cause heart issues such as abnormal heart rate and cardiac arrest.
- Sedative like compounds such as daigremontianin and bersaldegenin-1,3,5-orthoacetate found in the plant can damage the central nervous system of canines.
- Symptoms of flaming Katy poisoning to watch out for are bloody urine, vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach cramps.
- The flowers are the most toxic parts of the flaming Katy as they have the highest levels of cardiotoxins.
