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Is Alpine Rock Jasmine toxic to dogs?

Androsace alpina

Mildly toxic to dogs

Mildly. The ASPCA lists alpine rock jasmine 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. Androsace alpina does not appear by name on the ASPCA Toxic or Non-Toxic Plant database. Horticultural sources note no known toxic principles, but in the absence of direct ASPCA listing the species is classified as mildly-toxic as a precaution.

What to do if your dog ate alpine rock jasmine

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

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

Is alpine rock jasmine toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is alpine rock jasmine toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists alpine rock jasmine 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. Androsace alpina does not appear by name on the ASPCA Toxic or Non-Toxic Plant database. Horticultural sources note no known toxic principles, but in the absence of direct ASPCA listing the species is classified as mildly-toxic as a precaution.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats alpine rock jasmine?

Androsace alpina does not appear by name on the ASPCA Toxic or Non-Toxic Plant database. Horticultural sources note no known toxic principles, but in the absence of direct ASPCA listing the species is classified as mildly-toxic as a precaution. 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 alpine rock jasmine.

What should I do if my dog ate alpine rock jasmine?

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 alpine rock jasmine toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Alpine Rock Jasmine is mildly toxic to cats as well. See the full alpine rock jasmine pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to alpine rock jasmine?

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 alpine rock jasmine pet-safety