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Is Itoh Peony 'Bartzella' toxic to dogs?

Paeonia 'Bartzella'

Toxic to dogs

Yes — itoh peony 'bartzella' is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. ASPCA lists peony (Paeonia) as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses; Itoh hybrids are Paeonia and fall under the same listing. The toxin paeonol is present throughout the plant and may cause vomiting, diarrhoea, and depression if eaten.

What to do if your dog ate itoh peony 'bartzella'

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

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

Is itoh peony 'bartzella' toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is itoh peony 'bartzella' toxic to dogs?

Yes — itoh peony 'bartzella' is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. ASPCA lists peony (Paeonia) as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses; Itoh hybrids are Paeonia and fall under the same listing. The toxin paeonol is present throughout the plant and may cause vomiting, diarrhoea, and depression if eaten.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats itoh peony 'bartzella'?

ASPCA lists peony (Paeonia) as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses; Itoh hybrids are Paeonia and fall under the same listing. The toxin paeonol is present throughout the plant and may cause vomiting, diarrhoea, and depression if eaten. 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 itoh peony 'bartzella'.

What should I do if my dog ate itoh peony 'bartzella'?

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 itoh peony 'bartzella' toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Itoh Peony 'Bartzella' is toxic to cats as well. See the full itoh peony 'bartzella' pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to itoh peony 'bartzella'?

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 itoh peony 'bartzella' pet-safety