Can dogs eat Wormwood?

can dogs eat wormwoodNo

Risks

health-risks
  • An unidentified toxin, suspected to be a monoterpene thujone, is present in several parts of the wormwood plant, like its fruits, leaves, roots, and seeds.
  • Ingesting toxic parts of this plant will cause neurological damage in dogs. They may experience brain damage, convulsions, and delirium.
  • Some cases of wormwood poisoning in dogs may induce health complications like kidney and liver damage.
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