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Is Ashanti Blood toxic to dogs?

Mussaenda erythrophylla

Mildly toxic to dogs

Mildly. The ASPCA lists ashanti blood 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. Mussaenda erythrophylla is not individually listed by the ASPCA. It belongs to the Rubiaceae family; multiple independent plant-safety sources indicate the genus has no known severe toxic principle, and Mussaenda is often cited as non-toxic. However, as ASPCA individual listing is absent, some related Rubiaceae genera (e.g., Gardenia) are listed as mildly toxic. Exercise caution—keep away from pets and consult ASPCA Poison Control (888-426-4435) if ingestion occurs.

What to do if your dog ate ashanti blood

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

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

Is ashanti blood toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is ashanti blood toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists ashanti blood 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. Mussaenda erythrophylla is not individually listed by the ASPCA. It belongs to the Rubiaceae family; multiple independent plant-safety sources indicate the genus has no known severe toxic principle, and Mussaenda is often cited as non-toxic. However, as ASPCA individual listing is absent, some related Rubiaceae genera (e.g., Gardenia) are listed as mildly toxic. Exercise caution—keep away from pets and consult ASPCA Poison Control (888-426-4435) if ingestion occurs.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats ashanti blood?

Mussaenda erythrophylla is not individually listed by the ASPCA. It belongs to the Rubiaceae family; multiple independent plant-safety sources indicate the genus has no known severe toxic principle, and Mussaenda is often cited as non-toxic. However, as ASPCA individual listing is absent, some related Rubiaceae genera (e.g., Gardenia) are listed as mildly toxic. Exercise caution—keep away from pets and consult ASPCA Poison Control (888-426-4435) if ingestion occurs. 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 ashanti blood.

What should I do if my dog ate ashanti blood?

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 ashanti blood toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Ashanti Blood is mildly toxic to cats as well. See the full ashanti blood pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to ashanti blood?

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 ashanti blood pet-safety