Laurel.....

[L&M]

Are laurel twigs poisinous to dogs? We were trimming our laurel to keep it away from the horses paddocks, then noticed our hound pups chewing on some cuttings.....should I be worried?

I have cleared up any debris now, so they won't be able to get any more.

 

[Bellasophia]

I found this link..
http://www.dogstrust.org.uk/az/factsheetsanddownloads/factsheetpoisonoussubstances09.pdf
It says laurel in large quantities can be harmful,so if they didn't eat a lot,they ought to be ok. I'd definitely keep an eye on them,check for any pupil dilation,drooling etc...then vets if you are worried.
Over here bay laurel is commonly used as a tissane( boiled leaf tea) to treat stomach aches...was this tree a bay leaf laurel?

 

[L&M]

Thanks so much for that - you are very kind.

No I think it is a cherry laurel, but will google bay leaf laurel to compare.

Thanks again.