§ Toxic plants · Verbenaceae · Checked Oct 2026
Is common lantana toxic to cats and dogs?
Yes. Common lantana (Lantana camara) is toxic to cats and dogs, according to the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center. Plant Smart rates its effects Critical, level 4 of 4.
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§ 010 · Signs
What to watch for
Signs include vomiting, diarrhea, trouble breathing, weakness, liver failure, bloody diarrhea, fast heartbeat, sunburn-like skin reactions to light, skin irritation and jaundice (yellow gums or eyes). Signs can start within hours; some take a day or more to show.
§ 020 · If it happened
What to do if your pet ate it
Call your vet or a pet poison hotline straight away, even if your pet seems fine: the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, (888) 426-4435, or Pet Poison Helpline, (855) 764-7661. Both are open 24 hours and charge a fee. Have the plant or a photo of it to hand, and don’t make your pet vomit unless a vet tells you to.
§ 030 · Same family
Other Verbenaceae plants toxic to pets
Common lantana belongs to the Verbenaceae family. ASPCA lists these relatives too.
§ 040 · Questions
Questions about common lantana and pets
Is common lantana toxic to cats?
Yes. ASPCA lists common lantana as toxic to cats.
Is common lantana toxic to dogs?
Yes. ASPCA lists common lantana as toxic to dogs.
What happens if my pet eats common lantana?
Signs include vomiting, diarrhea, trouble breathing, weakness, liver failure, bloody diarrhea, fast heartbeat, sunburn-like skin reactions to light, skin irritation and jaundice (yellow gums or eyes). Plant Smart rates it Critical, level 4 of 4.
What should I do if my pet ate it?
Call your vet or a pet poison hotline right away, even before signs appear: the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435, or Pet Poison Helpline at (855) 764-7661. Both charge a fee. Have the plant, or a photo of it, to hand.
What else is common lantana called?
Common lantana is also sold or known as New gold lantana.