Description

Virginia creeper, also known as five finger ivy and Victoria creeper, is a flowering vine in the grape family found in North America. Each leaf has five green leaflets that join in the center of the stem creating something resembling fingers. The stems, leaves, and buds have a red tinge to them. Virginia creeper also produces small light green flowers and black berries which are toxic.

For Your Pet

The sap and berries of the Virginia Creeper is highly toxic due to sharp calcium oxalate crystals that can blister and irritate your skin, damage your kidneys, and if eaten in larger amounts, cause death. These are toxic to humans and pets including rabbits, chinchillas, guinea pigs, and more.

Warning

Do not feed your pet Virginia Creeper as it can cause serious illness, injury, 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