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Is Bellhop Plant toxic to dogs?

Origanum rotundifolium

Mildly toxic to dogs

Mildly. The ASPCA lists bellhop plant 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. The ASPCA lists marjoram (Origanum majorana) and oregano (Origanum vulgare) as mildly toxic to dogs and cats, causing gastrointestinal upset via irritant essential oils. Origanum rotundifolium is in the same genus and has a similar chemistry; it is not individually listed by the ASPCA but should be treated with the same caution. Keep pets from grazing on it.

What to do if your dog ate bellhop plant

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

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

Is bellhop plant toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is bellhop plant toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists bellhop plant 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. The ASPCA lists marjoram (Origanum majorana) and oregano (Origanum vulgare) as mildly toxic to dogs and cats, causing gastrointestinal upset via irritant essential oils. Origanum rotundifolium is in the same genus and has a similar chemistry; it is not individually listed by the ASPCA but should be treated with the same caution. Keep pets from grazing on it.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats bellhop plant?

The ASPCA lists marjoram (Origanum majorana) and oregano (Origanum vulgare) as mildly toxic to dogs and cats, causing gastrointestinal upset via irritant essential oils. Origanum rotundifolium is in the same genus and has a similar chemistry; it is not individually listed by the ASPCA but should be treated with the same caution. Keep pets from grazing on it. 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 bellhop plant.

What should I do if my dog ate bellhop plant?

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 bellhop plant toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Bellhop Plant is mildly toxic to cats as well. See the full bellhop plant pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to bellhop plant?

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 bellhop plant pet-safety