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Is African Yellowwood toxic to dogs?

Podocarpus latifolius

Toxic to dogs

Yes — african yellowwood is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. Not individually listed by the ASPCA, but the genus Podocarpus is classified (as 'Buddhist Pine', Podocarpaceae) as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses. As a Podocarpus species, treat foliage and seeds as toxic and keep away from pets; verify with a vet if ingested.

What to do if your dog ate african yellowwood

  1. Remove any plant material from your dog's mouth and move african yellowwood 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 african yellowwood to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is african yellowwood toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is african yellowwood toxic to dogs?

Yes — african yellowwood is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Not individually listed by the ASPCA, but the genus Podocarpus is classified (as 'Buddhist Pine', Podocarpaceae) as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses. As a Podocarpus species, treat foliage and seeds as toxic and keep away from pets; verify with a vet if ingested.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats african yellowwood?

Not individually listed by the ASPCA, but the genus Podocarpus is classified (as 'Buddhist Pine', Podocarpaceae) as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses. As a Podocarpus species, treat foliage and seeds as toxic and keep away from pets; verify with a vet if ingested. 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 yellowwood.

What should I do if my dog ate african yellowwood?

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 african yellowwood toxic to cats too?

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

What is a dog-safe alternative to african yellowwood?

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 african yellowwood pet-safety