Is African Liana Sundew toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists african liana sundew 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. Triphyophyllum peltatum is not listed in the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. The plant contains naphthylisoquinoline alkaloids (including dioncophylline A) that exhibit significant biological activity; the safety of these compounds to domestic pets is unstudied. Given the bioactive alkaloid content and the absence of any formal safety classification, this plant should not be considered pet-safe — seek immediate veterinary advice if a pet ingests any part of it.

Triphyophyllum peltatum is not listed in the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. The plant contains naphthylisoquinoline alkaloids (including dioncophylline A) that exhibit significant biological activity; the safety of these compounds to domestic pets is unstudied. Given the bioactive alkaloid content and the absence of any formal safety classification, this plant should not be considered pet-safe — seek immediate veterinary advice if a pet ingests any part of it. 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 african liana sundew.

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.

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: African Liana Sundew is mildly toxic to cats as well. See the full african liana sundew pet-safety guide for both species.

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.