Baby's breath

Severity scale:
No/low toxicity

This potential toxin is considered to be a mild risk or the symptoms are not considered serious. The risk level, however, may vary depending on the amount or part ingested (see details below). While in most cases you should be able to carefully monitor your pet at home, if any of the symptoms listed below appear, if your pet's condition worsens not improves, or if there is any change in your pet's behavior or other habits, please contact whiskerDocs or your primary veterinarian for further guidance.

Baby's Breath are those beautiful white or pink "filler flowers" that are commonly provided in bouquets. These flowering plants are 6-24 inch high with many tiny 5-parted pink or white flowers.

Other names: 
Gypsophila elegans, Maidens breath
Toxic to: 
Dogs and Cats
Symptoms: 
Vomiting, Diarrhea, minor skin irritation, eyes nose and sinus irritation
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