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Is Tree Houseleek toxic to dogs?

Aeonium arboreum

Mildly toxic to dogs

Mildly. The ASPCA lists tree houseleek as mildly toxic to dogs — a chewing dog typically gets mouth irritation, drooling, and vomiting rather than a medical emergency, but it is still best kept out of reach. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. Aeonium arboreum is not individually listed in the ASPCA toxic and non-toxic plant database, and no Aeonium species appears there at all, so its genus cannot be confirmed safe. Because the nearest ASPCA-listed relative in the Crassulaceae family, jade plant (Crassula), is toxic to cats and dogs, we take a conservative stance and treat tree houseleek as mildly toxic. Keep it away from pets and verify with your vet before allowing access.

What to do if your dog ate tree houseleek

  1. Remove any plant material from your dog's mouth and move tree houseleek out of reach.
  2. Note how much was eaten and when, and watch for drooling, vomiting, or lethargy.
  3. Do not induce vomiting unless a vet or poison-control specialist instructs you to.
  4. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice.
  5. Bring a leaf or photo of tree houseleek to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

General guidance, not veterinary advice. If you think your dog has eaten tree houseleek, contact your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 — do not wait for symptoms to worsen.

Is tree houseleek toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is tree houseleek toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists tree houseleek as mildly toxic to dogs — a chewing dog typically gets mouth irritation, drooling, and vomiting rather than a medical emergency, but it is still best kept out of reach. Aeonium arboreum is not individually listed in the ASPCA toxic and non-toxic plant database, and no Aeonium species appears there at all, so its genus cannot be confirmed safe. Because the nearest ASPCA-listed relative in the Crassulaceae family, jade plant (Crassula), is toxic to cats and dogs, we take a conservative stance and treat tree houseleek as mildly toxic. Keep it away from pets and verify with your vet before allowing access.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats tree houseleek?

Aeonium arboreum is not individually listed in the ASPCA toxic and non-toxic plant database, and no Aeonium species appears there at all, so its genus cannot be confirmed safe. Because the nearest ASPCA-listed relative in the Crassulaceae family, jade plant (Crassula), is toxic to cats and dogs, we take a conservative stance and treat tree houseleek as mildly toxic. Keep it away from pets and verify with your vet before allowing access. Signs usually appear soon after chewing rather than hours later — watch for drooling, pawing at the mouth, vomiting, loss of appetite, or unusual lethargy after your dog has had access to tree houseleek.

What should I do if my dog ate tree houseleek?

Stay calm. Remove any plant from your dog's mouth and take the plant away. Note how much was eaten and when, and do not induce vomiting unless told to. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice; a leaf or photo helps the vet treat it correctly.

Is tree houseleek toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Tree Houseleek is mildly toxic to cats as well. See the full tree houseleek pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to tree houseleek?

For a similar look without the risk, see the best dogs-safe plants list — every plant there is ASPCA non-toxic to cats and dogs.

Full tree houseleek pet-safety