About Hercules' Club toxicity
Hercules' Club (Aralia spinosa) is marked as potentially toxic to cats, dogs, horses in the Plants4Pets database. Keep this plant out of reach of curious pets and read the species-specific notes below.
Photos of Hercules' Club (Aralia spinosa)
Is Hercules' Club toxic to cats, dogs or horses?
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Cat Toxic Not verified
Skin and oral irritation, hypersalivation, vomiting, diarrhea Toxic principles: Araliin
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Dog Toxic Not verified
Skin and oral irritation, hypersalivation, vomiting, diarrhea Toxic principles: Araliin
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Horse Toxic Not verified
Skin and oral irritation, hypersalivation, vomiting, diarrhea Toxic principles: Araliin
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Hercules' Club plant details and common names
Family: Araliaceae
Also known as: Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Prickly Ash, Prickly Elder
Safety advice if a pet eats Hercules' Club
Many popular houseplants and garden species can cause vomiting, drooling, skin irritation or more serious symptoms when chewed by cats, dogs or horses. The information on this page is for educational purposes and does not replace a veterinary consultation.
If your pet has eaten any part of Hercules' Club (Aralia spinosa), note the amount ingested, watch for unusual behaviour and contact a veterinarian or pet poison helpline immediately.
Found outdated or incorrect data? Use the report form below or e-mail kontakt@plants4pets.pl with the plant name, species affected and your source — we review every submission.
FAQ: Hercules' Club and pet toxicity
- Is Hercules' Club toxic to cats?
- Yes. According to Plants4Pets, Hercules' Club is toxic to cats. Skin and oral irritation, hypersalivation, vomiting, diarrhea Toxic principles: Araliin This entry has not been manually verified yet — treat it as guidance only.
- Is Hercules' Club toxic to dogs?
- Yes. According to Plants4Pets, Hercules' Club is toxic to dogs. Skin and oral irritation, hypersalivation, vomiting, diarrhea Toxic principles: Araliin This entry has not been manually verified yet — treat it as guidance only.
- Is Hercules' Club toxic to horses?
- Yes. According to Plants4Pets, Hercules' Club is toxic to horses. Skin and oral irritation, hypersalivation, vomiting, diarrhea Toxic principles: Araliin This entry has not been manually verified yet — treat it as guidance only.
- Which pets are most at risk from Hercules' Club?
- Our database flags Hercules' Club as toxic to: cats, dogs, horses.
- What should I do if my pet eats Hercules' Club?
- Remove remaining plant material, do not induce vomiting unless a vet instructs you to, and seek professional help immediately with the plant name ready.
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