Lemongrass
vegetables
🐕 DogCaution
🐱 CatDanger
🐕 Safety Analysis — Dogs
Lemongrass in small amounts is not severely toxic to dogs, but long leaves may cause intestinal blockage. Concentrated lemongrass oil is toxic.
Symptoms to Watch For
Diarrhea, vomiting, intestinal blockage (from leaves)
🐱 Safety Analysis — Cats
Lemongrass is toxic to cats. Contains essential oils that cats cannot metabolize. ASPCA lists it as toxic to cats.
Symptoms to Watch For
Vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, liver damage
Additional Notes
Never give to cats. Dogs can have small amounts in food (not long leaves).
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This information is a preliminary guideline only. If your pet has consumed high-risk food, contact a veterinarian immediately.
View Emergency GuideInformation sourced from ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center and veterinary research.
Emergency Protocol
If your pet has ingested a toxic food, contact a vet immediately. Bring the food packaging if possible.
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