Risks
- Kalanchoe contains toxic cardiac glycosides known as cardenolides and bufadienolides. Ingesting any part of the plant can result in severe poisoning in dogs.
- Symptoms of kalanchoe poisoning in dogs include depression, slow heart rate, cardiac arrhythmias, and seizures.
- The toxicity of kalanchoe’s flowers is higher compared to its leaves, roots, or stems, particularly during summer.