Description

Rhubarb is an edible stalk vegetable used for culinary and medicinal purposes. Rhubarb has a red stalk a large, crinkled leaves. Rhubarb leaves contain toxins including oxalic acid and nephrotoxin, in which both can cause kidney failure.

For Your Pet

Rhubarb leaves are toxic and potentially fatal to small pets.

Warning

Do not feed your pet rhubarb as it can cause illness and possible death.

Resources

If you believe that your pet has been poisoned immediately call your vet or one of the animal poison control hotlines on this list.

Resource Links

Poison Control Hotlines to Contact if You Suspect Pet Poisoning