Why Horse Chestnut Should Be Avoided
Conkers contain aesculin which is toxic to dogs; even small amounts can cause severe vomiting.
What To Do If Your Dog Eats Horse Chestnut
Monitor your dog for vomiting, diarrhoea, lethargy, or loss of appetite. If symptoms develop, contact your vet.
Use the Emergency Risk ToolScientific References
- Vogel G (1970). [Studies on the mechanism of the therapeutic and toxic action of the horse chestnut saponin aescin] PMID: 4246588