Is Pacific yew toxic to humans?
The pacific yew is potentially deadly if eaten, and can even be dangerous to touch. Every part of it aside from the berry pulp is full of toxic alkaloids known as taxine. These toxins are most highly concentrated in winter and remain dangerous even when the tree is dead. Taxine can be absorbed through the skin, so wear gloves when handling this tree to prevent the sap from getting on your skin. Besides causing severe digestive upset, taxines cause slow and/or irregular heartbeat, which lead to dizziness, headache, tremor, and cardiac and respiratory distress. Eventually, blood pressure can drop to deadly levels; respiratory or heart failure can also happen.
Is Pacific yew toxic to cat?
The pacific yew is extremely toxic to cats. Ingestion of any part of this plant creates an emergency situation, and your cat must be seen by a veterinarian immediately. Early warning symptoms of ingestion include tremors, vomiting, diarrhea, and difficulty breathing. Its toxins can cause life-threatening disruption to the cat's blood pressure and heart rate, as well as seizures and coma.
Is Pacific yew toxic to dog?
Pacific yew is extremely toxic to dogs - if you believe your dog has ingested any amount of any part of this plant, you should consult a vet immediately. All parts of the plant - but especially the needles and berries - contain toxins that quickly affect a dog's nervous, circulatory, and respiratory systems. Symptoms of pacific yew ingestion include vomiting, shaking, seizures, difficulty breathing, a loss of coordination, coma, or death.
WARNING
The judgment on toxicity and danger is for reference only. We DO NOT GUARANTEE any accuracy of such judgment. Therefore, you SHALL NOT rely on such judgment. It is IMPORTANT TO SEEK PROFESSIONAL ADVICE in advance when necessary.
