Risks
- All parts of the Western whorled milkweed are toxic to dogs due to its poisonous sap.
- The milky latex of the plant contains cardiac glycosides and other neurotoxins that can induce vomiting, diarrhea, and depression if ingested.
- In excessive quantities, the Western whorled milkweed can cause more severe adverse reactions in canines such as breathing difficulties, seizures, and coma.
- The toxicity of milkweed can vary depending on the plant species. Whorled varieties of milkweed are considered to be one of the most toxic.
