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Is Yellow Bells Toxic to Dogs?

⚠️ Mildly ToxicSeverity: Mild
✅ Cross-checked against veterinary poison-control guidance · Oct 2026 audit
⚠️ Educational info only. If your pet just chewed something and looks unwell, skip the reading and call your vet or Pet Poison Helpline (US): (855) 764-7661.
Yellow bells is mildly toxic to dogs. Eating leaves or flowers causes vomiting and diarrhea, with recovery usually quick.

Also known as: Yellow Trumpetbush, Esperanza, Trumpet Flower, Tecoma stans · Tecoma stans

What makes it toxic

Indole alkaloids and saponins in foliage, flowers and pods that mildly irritate the gastrointestinal tract.

Warning signs to watch for

Drooling, vomiting, diarrhea and mild lethargy within hours of eating plant material.

What to do if your dog eats it

Offer water, remove access and watch. Contact your vet if vomiting or diarrhea persists beyond a day.

Common questions

My dog chews fallen trumpet flowers — do I need to remove the shrub?

Not necessarily — effects are mild. Rake fallen flowers and pods, and redirect the chewing habit if it repeats.

Is esperanza the same as esperanza poisoning in horses?

Tecoma stans causes mild GI upset across species. Horses grazing it repeatedly do worse, but for dogs an occasional chew means brief stomach upset.

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This page is general educational information, not a substitute for professional veterinary advice. Every pet is different — if your animal ate something concerning, contact your veterinarian or a pet poison hotline right away. Checking what your pet can eat? Visit our sister site SafeOrToxic.