§ Toxic plants · Celastraceae · Checked Oct 2026
Is western burning bush toxic to cats and dogs?
Yes. Western burning bush (Euonymus occidentalis) is toxic to cats and dogs, according to the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center. Plant Smart rates its effects Moderate, level 2 of 4.
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§ 010 · Signs
What to watch for
Signs include vomiting, diarrhea, belly pain, weakness and irregular heartbeat. 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 Celastraceae plants toxic to pets
Western burning bush belongs to the Celastraceae family. ASPCA lists these relatives too.
§ 040 · Questions
Questions about western burning bush and pets
Is western burning bush toxic to cats?
Yes. ASPCA lists western burning bush as toxic to cats.
Is western burning bush toxic to dogs?
Yes. ASPCA lists western burning bush as toxic to dogs.
What happens if my pet eats western burning bush?
Signs include vomiting, diarrhea, belly pain, weakness and irregular heartbeat. Plant Smart rates it Moderate, level 2 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 western burning bush called?
Western burning bush is also sold or known as parish's burning bush.