Is Begonia carolineifolia toxic to dogs?

Yes — begonia carolineifolia is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. The ASPCA lists Begonia (Begonia spp.), which includes Begonia carolineifolia, as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses. The toxic principle is soluble calcium oxalates, most concentrated underground in the rhizome and roots. Ingestion typically causes vomiting and salivation in cats and dogs, and kidney failure in grazing animals. Keep it out of reach of pets.

The ASPCA lists Begonia (Begonia spp.), which includes Begonia carolineifolia, as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses. The toxic principle is soluble calcium oxalates, most concentrated underground in the rhizome and roots. Ingestion typically causes vomiting and salivation in cats and dogs, and kidney failure in grazing animals. Keep it out of reach of pets. 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 begonia carolineifolia.

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.

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Begonia carolineifolia is toxic to cats as well. See the full begonia carolineifolia pet-safety guide for both species.

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.