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Is Atlas Cedar toxic to dogs?

Cedrus atlantica

Mildly toxic to dogs

Mildly. The ASPCA lists atlas cedar 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. ASPCA lists Cedrus species, including Cedrus atlantica, as toxic to dogs and cats, with potential effects including vomiting and skin irritation from the essential oils in bark and foliage. Classified as mildly toxic; keep pets from chewing on bark or foliage.

What to do if your dog ate atlas cedar

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

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

Is atlas cedar toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is atlas cedar toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists atlas cedar 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. ASPCA lists Cedrus species, including Cedrus atlantica, as toxic to dogs and cats, with potential effects including vomiting and skin irritation from the essential oils in bark and foliage. Classified as mildly toxic; keep pets from chewing on bark or foliage.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats atlas cedar?

ASPCA lists Cedrus species, including Cedrus atlantica, as toxic to dogs and cats, with potential effects including vomiting and skin irritation from the essential oils in bark and foliage. Classified as mildly toxic; keep pets from chewing on bark or foliage. 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 atlas cedar.

What should I do if my dog ate atlas cedar?

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 atlas cedar toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Atlas Cedar is mildly toxic to cats as well. See the full atlas cedar pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to atlas cedar?

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 atlas cedar pet-safety