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Is datura, angel's trumpet and belladonna toxic to dogs?
Highly toxic. Datura (jimsonweed, kecubung), angel's trumpet and belladonna can cause wide pupils, a racing heart, a stopped-up gut and odd behavior.
If your dog ate or touched this, call your vet or a pet poison line now
United States
Poison lines in other countries: United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, New Zealand
What to do now
- Call your vet or a pet poison line now.
- Take any plant pieces or seed pods away and rinse your dog's mouth with water.
- Bring a piece of the plant in a bag, or a photo, to help identify it.
- Get to a vet right away, even if your dog seems fine.
Don't
- Don't make your dog vomit unless a vet tells you to.
- Don't give any medicine or home remedy unless a vet tells you to.
Signs to watch for
- Dilated pupils
- Fast heart rate
- Fast breathing
- Dry mouth
- Bloated belly or constipation
- Not eating
- Flushed skin
- Odd behavior or wobbliness
Why
These plants contain atropine-like poisons (tropane alkaloids such as hyoscyamine and scopolamine) in every part, especially the seeds. Angel's trumpet is as toxic as datura.
Sources
- IVIS, Guide to Poisonous House and Garden Plants (Knight): Datura Species, Jimsonweed
- IVIS, Guide to Poisonous House and Garden Plants (Knight): Atropa Belladonna, Deadly Nightshade
- Pet Poison Helpline: Jimson Weed
Guide reviewed 9 October 2026.
General information from the sources above, not a diagnosis. When in doubt, call your vet.