§ Toxic plants · Fabaceae · Checked Oct 2026
Is yellow bird-of-paradise shrub toxic to cats and dogs?
Yes. Yellow bird-of-paradise shrub (Erythrostemon gilliesii) is toxic to cats and 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 mouth irritation, drooling, vomiting, diarrhea, trouble swallowing and wobbliness or poor coordination. Eaten in quantity, it can be fatal. 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
Yellow bird-of-paradise shrub belongs to the Fabaceae family. ASPCA lists these relatives too.
§ 040 · Questions
Questions about yellow bird-of-paradise shrub and pets
Is yellow bird-of-paradise shrub toxic to cats?
Yes. ASPCA lists yellow bird-of-paradise shrub as toxic to cats.
Is yellow bird-of-paradise shrub toxic to dogs?
Yes. ASPCA lists yellow bird-of-paradise shrub as toxic to dogs.
What happens if my pet eats yellow bird-of-paradise shrub?
Signs include mouth irritation, drooling, vomiting, diarrhea, trouble swallowing and wobbliness or poor coordination. Eaten in quantity, it can be fatal. 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.