Is Begonia toxic to cats and dogs?

Whether Begonia is safe for cats and dogs, from the ASPCA's toxic and non-toxic plant list.

Is Begonia toxic to cats and dogs?
PlantScientific nameCatsDogsToxic principlesClinical signs
BegoniaBegonia spp.Toxic to catsToxic to dogsSoluble calcium oxalatesKidney failure (in grazing animals), vomiting, salivation in dogs/cats. Most toxic part is underground.

Common questions

Is Begonia toxic to cats?
Toxic to cats.
Is Begonia toxic to dogs?
Toxic to dogs.
What makes Begonia toxic?
Soluble calcium oxalates.
What are the signs of Begonia poisoning?
Kidney failure (in grazing animals), vomiting, salivation in dogs/cats. Most toxic part is underground.

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