PlantLegitIs Burning bush toxic to dogs, cats or kids?
- DogsNo ASPCA listing found
- CatsNo ASPCA listing found
- People & kidsLow poison severity (NC State Extension); flagged "Problem for Children"
Sources (5)
- Plants toxic and non-toxic to dogs – ASPCA Animal Poison Control
- Plants toxic and non-toxic to cats – ASPCA Animal Poison Control
- Euonymus alatus plant profile, poison fields – NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
- Poison Help line 1-800-222-1222 – U.S. Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA)
- Animal Poison Control Center (888) 426-4435 – ASPCA
- Person or child: call Poison Help 1-800-222-1222 (free, confidential, 24/7; HRSA Poison Help).
- Dog, cat or other pet: call the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (888) 426-4435 (24/7; a consultation fee may apply; ASPCA) or your veterinarian.
- Trouble breathing, seizures or collapse: call 911.
Details
We found no ASPCA entry for Euonymus alatus. That does not mean it is safe for pets.
NC State Extension also flags it as a problem for: Children.
Reported symptoms in people (NC State Extension): Poisonous through ingestion. Poisonous symptoms: abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, convulsions, weakness, chills, and coma. TOXIC ONLY IF LARGE QUANTITIES EATEN. Ingesting large amounts of any part of the plant can result in poisoning. CHILDREN may be attracted to fruits in fall. No part of this plant is edible, including seeds: All parts are poisonous.
Poisonous parts: Bark Flowers Fruits Leaves Roots Sap/Juice Seeds Stems.
Toxic compound: Unidentified, possibly a glycoside.
This page summarizes published lists. It is not medical or veterinary advice. Keep plants away from young children and pets, and call the numbers above with any concern. Checked 2026-10-14.