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Are ornamental sweet potato vines toxic to dogs?

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Created: 2022-04-22 15:12:16

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Sweet potato vine is known for its toxic ingredients, with similar characteristics to LSD. Ingestion of the vine may have a poisonous effect on dogs. The vines are highly toxic and can adversely affect the kidneys, brain, heart or liver. Even eating small amounts could result in noticeable damage to your dog's health.


Are sweet potato vines toxic to animals?

Sweet potato vine contains the toxic principle LSD that may cause poisoning symptoms in cats such as diarrhea and hallucinations, according to the ASPCA. If your cat has been chewing on sweet potato vines, contact your veterinarian or call the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435.

Are ornamental sweet potato vines edible?

Like the edible varieties the ornamental sweet potato vine will produce tuberous roots. The purple tuberous roots are edible but gardeners who have tried them, say they're not tasty. Some gardeners try saving the tuberous roots overwinter much like dahlias.

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