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Bitter Root

Also known as: Dogbane Hemp, Indian Hemp

dog unknown

Severity not yet documented โ€” when in doubt, call your vet or animal poison control.

cat unknown

Severity not yet documented โ€” when in doubt, call your vet or animal poison control.

horse unknown

Severity not yet documented โ€” when in doubt, call your vet or animal poison control.

Clinical Signs
Diarrhea (possibly with blood), slow heart rate, weakness
Family
Apocynaceae
Scientific Name
Apocynum androsaemifolium
Toxic Principles
Cardenolides

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Source: ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants list (dogs), scraped 2026-07-14 from https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control/dogs-plant-list ยท view original

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