§ Toxic plants · Fabaceae · Checked Oct 2026
Is laburnum toxic to dogs?
Yes. Laburnum (Laburnum spp.) is toxic to dogs, according to the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center. Plant Smart rates its effects Severe, level 3 of 4.
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§ 010 · Signs
What to watch for
Signs include loss of appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, seizures, coma, tremors, lying down and unable to get up and dilated pupils. 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 Fabaceae plants toxic to pets
Laburnum belongs to the Fabaceae family. ASPCA lists these relatives too.
§ 040 · Questions
Questions about laburnum and pets
Is laburnum toxic to cats?
ASPCA's list does not name laburnum as toxic to cats. That is not the same as safe: call a vet if your cat eats it and seems unwell.
Is laburnum toxic to dogs?
Yes. ASPCA lists laburnum as toxic to dogs.
What happens if my pet eats laburnum?
Signs include loss of appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, seizures, coma, tremors, lying down and unable to get up and dilated pupils. Plant Smart rates it Severe, level 3 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.