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WARNING: Brewery Grain Poisonous to Dogs
Level of toxicity: Generally mild to severe, depending on the amount ingested
Common signs to watch for:
- Racing heart rate
- Anxiety
- Elevated body temperature (with temperatures exceeding 105⁰F/40.6⁰C)
- Increased breathing
- Vomiting
- Abnormal clotting
- Death
Humulus lupulus, commonly known as hops, is present in the brewery grain used as a soil amendment in the garden. The exact toxic principle is unknown, but may be related to essential oils, resins, phenolic compounds, or nitrogenous constituents within the plant. When ingested by dogs, signs of toxicity can progress to death within 6 hours (without treatment). Any breed of dog may be affected, but breeds predisposed to malignant hyperthermia (e.g., greyhounds, Labrador retrievers, Saint Bernards, pointers, Dobermans, Border collies, English springer spaniels, and northern breeds) are at higher risk for toxicity.
Adapted from Pet Poison Helpline
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Orange Hawkweed continues to encroach on the community garden, despite manual removal, repeated torching, and use of pre-emergent herbicide & occlusive fabric.
