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Is Nasturtium 'Alaska' toxic to dogs?

Tropaeolum majus 'Alaska'

Non-toxic to dogs

No — nasturtium 'alaska' is listed by the ASPCA as non-toxic to dogs. It is a sensible choice for a home with a dog; a curious nibble will not poison them, though no plant is meant to be eaten. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. ASPCA lists garden nasturtium (Tropaeolum majus) as non-toxic to cats and dogs, and it is edible for people. It is unrelated to the toxic watercress (Nasturtium officinale) despite the shared common name; this true nasturtium carries no recognised pet poisoning risk.

Is nasturtium 'alaska' toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is nasturtium 'alaska' toxic to dogs?

No — nasturtium 'alaska' is listed by the ASPCA as non-toxic to dogs. It is a sensible choice for a home with a dog; a curious nibble will not poison them, though no plant is meant to be eaten. ASPCA lists garden nasturtium (Tropaeolum majus) as non-toxic to cats and dogs, and it is edible for people. It is unrelated to the toxic watercress (Nasturtium officinale) despite the shared common name; this true nasturtium carries no recognised pet poisoning risk.

Is nasturtium 'alaska' safe for dogs?

Yes — the ASPCA lists nasturtium 'alaska' as non-toxic to dogs and dogs. A dog that chews a large amount of any foliage can still get a mild, brief stomach upset, so discourage grazing, but it will not be poisoned.

Is nasturtium 'alaska' toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Nasturtium 'Alaska' is non-toxic to cats as well. See the full nasturtium 'alaska' pet-safety guide for both species.

What other plants are safe for dogs?

Reliable ASPCA non-toxic picks for a dog home include spider plant, calathea, parlor palm, peperomia, and most true ferns. Browse the best dogs-safe plants list to check more before you buy.

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