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Is Becky Shasta daisy toxic to dogs?

Leucanthemum x superbum 'Becky'

Mildly toxic to dogs

Mildly. The ASPCA lists becky shasta daisy 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. As a Leucanthemum cultivar, 'Becky' carries the same toxicity profile as the species. The ASPCA lists daisies in the Asteraceae/Chrysanthemum family as toxic to dogs and cats, with sesquiterpene lactones and pyrethrins causing vomiting, diarrhoea, and potential skin irritation. Symptoms are generally mild.

What to do if your dog ate becky shasta daisy

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

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

Is becky shasta daisy toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is becky shasta daisy toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists becky shasta daisy 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. As a Leucanthemum cultivar, 'Becky' carries the same toxicity profile as the species. The ASPCA lists daisies in the Asteraceae/Chrysanthemum family as toxic to dogs and cats, with sesquiterpene lactones and pyrethrins causing vomiting, diarrhoea, and potential skin irritation. Symptoms are generally mild.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats becky shasta daisy?

As a Leucanthemum cultivar, 'Becky' carries the same toxicity profile as the species. The ASPCA lists daisies in the Asteraceae/Chrysanthemum family as toxic to dogs and cats, with sesquiterpene lactones and pyrethrins causing vomiting, diarrhoea, and potential skin irritation. Symptoms are generally mild. 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 becky shasta daisy.

What should I do if my dog ate becky shasta daisy?

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 becky shasta daisy toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Becky Shasta daisy is mildly toxic to cats as well. See the full becky shasta daisy pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to becky shasta daisy?

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 becky shasta daisy pet-safety