Introduction

• Cause: English honeysuckle (Lonicera periclymenum) is the only species recognized to have any toxicity (low) Honeysuckle (Lonicera spp).
• It is claimed to be poisonous in large doses, having only a very mild action.
• Unlikely to cause poisoning in the dog as large quantites must be consumed to cause ill effects.
• It is used as a herbal remedy. Used for laxative, emetic, antispasmodic, astringent, diuretic, and expectorant properties.
• Diagnosis: history, clinical signs.