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Is Aucuba japonica Crotonifolia toxic to dogs?

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia'

Mildly toxic to dogs

Mildly. The ASPCA lists aucuba japonica crotonifolia 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. Aucuba is not individually listed by the ASPCA, but the RHS rates it harmful if eaten. All parts contain the iridoid glycoside aucubin; ingestion can cause vomiting, drooling, and gastrointestinal upset in cats and dogs. Treat with caution and verify with a vet if a pet chews leaves or berries.

What to do if your dog ate aucuba japonica crotonifolia

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

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

Is aucuba japonica crotonifolia toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is aucuba japonica crotonifolia toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists aucuba japonica crotonifolia 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. Aucuba is not individually listed by the ASPCA, but the RHS rates it harmful if eaten. All parts contain the iridoid glycoside aucubin; ingestion can cause vomiting, drooling, and gastrointestinal upset in cats and dogs. Treat with caution and verify with a vet if a pet chews leaves or berries.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats aucuba japonica crotonifolia?

Aucuba is not individually listed by the ASPCA, but the RHS rates it harmful if eaten. All parts contain the iridoid glycoside aucubin; ingestion can cause vomiting, drooling, and gastrointestinal upset in cats and dogs. Treat with caution and verify with a vet if a pet chews leaves or berries. 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 aucuba japonica crotonifolia.

What should I do if my dog ate aucuba japonica crotonifolia?

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 aucuba japonica crotonifolia toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Aucuba japonica Crotonifolia is mildly toxic to cats as well. See the full aucuba japonica crotonifolia pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to aucuba japonica crotonifolia?

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.

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