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Is Alpine Toadflax toxic to dogs?

Linaria alpina

Mildly toxic to dogs

Mildly. The ASPCA lists alpine toadflax 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. Linaria alpina is not individually listed in the ASPCA toxic plant database. However, related Linaria species are documented to contain iridoid glycosides and some alkaloids that can cause gastrointestinal irritation in cats and dogs. Classified as mildly-toxic as a precautionary measure; consult a vet if ingestion is suspected.

What to do if your dog ate alpine toadflax

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

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

Is alpine toadflax toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is alpine toadflax toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists alpine toadflax 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. Linaria alpina is not individually listed in the ASPCA toxic plant database. However, related Linaria species are documented to contain iridoid glycosides and some alkaloids that can cause gastrointestinal irritation in cats and dogs. Classified as mildly-toxic as a precautionary measure; consult a vet if ingestion is suspected.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats alpine toadflax?

Linaria alpina is not individually listed in the ASPCA toxic plant database. However, related Linaria species are documented to contain iridoid glycosides and some alkaloids that can cause gastrointestinal irritation in cats and dogs. Classified as mildly-toxic as a precautionary measure; consult a vet if ingestion is suspected. 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 toadflax.

What should I do if my dog ate alpine toadflax?

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 toadflax toxic to cats too?

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

What is a dog-safe alternative to alpine toadflax?

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 toadflax pet-safety