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Is Elephant Ears 'Bressingham White' toxic to dogs?

Bergenia cordifolia

Mildly toxic to dogs

Mildly. The ASPCA lists elephant ears 'bressingham white' 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. Bergenia cordifolia is not individually listed by the ASPCA. It contains tannins and other compounds that may cause mild gastrointestinal irritation if ingested in large quantities by dogs or cats. Treat as mildly toxic as a precaution.

What to do if your dog ate elephant ears 'bressingham white'

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

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

Is elephant ears 'bressingham white' toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is elephant ears 'bressingham white' toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists elephant ears 'bressingham white' 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. Bergenia cordifolia is not individually listed by the ASPCA. It contains tannins and other compounds that may cause mild gastrointestinal irritation if ingested in large quantities by dogs or cats. Treat as mildly toxic as a precaution.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats elephant ears 'bressingham white'?

Bergenia cordifolia is not individually listed by the ASPCA. It contains tannins and other compounds that may cause mild gastrointestinal irritation if ingested in large quantities by dogs or cats. Treat as mildly toxic as a precaution. 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 elephant ears 'bressingham white'.

What should I do if my dog ate elephant ears 'bressingham white'?

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 elephant ears 'bressingham white' toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Elephant Ears 'Bressingham White' is mildly toxic to cats as well. See the full elephant ears 'bressingham white' pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to elephant ears 'bressingham white'?

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 elephant ears 'bressingham white' pet-safety