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Is Blue Atlas Cedar toxic to dogs?

Cedrus atlantica 'Glauca'

Mildly toxic to dogs

Mildly. The ASPCA lists blue atlas cedar 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. Cedrus atlantica is not individually listed on the ASPCA toxic or non-toxic plant lists; treat with caution and verify with a vet. Ingestion of needles or cones may cause mild gastrointestinal upset such as vomiting or diarrhoea in cats and dogs, and the aromatic oils can irritate skin.

What to do if your dog ate blue atlas cedar

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

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

Is blue atlas cedar toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is blue atlas cedar toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists blue atlas cedar 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. Cedrus atlantica is not individually listed on the ASPCA toxic or non-toxic plant lists; treat with caution and verify with a vet. Ingestion of needles or cones may cause mild gastrointestinal upset such as vomiting or diarrhoea in cats and dogs, and the aromatic oils can irritate skin.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats blue atlas cedar?

Cedrus atlantica is not individually listed on the ASPCA toxic or non-toxic plant lists; treat with caution and verify with a vet. Ingestion of needles or cones may cause mild gastrointestinal upset such as vomiting or diarrhoea in cats and dogs, and the aromatic oils can irritate skin. 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 blue atlas cedar.

What should I do if my dog ate blue atlas cedar?

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 blue atlas cedar toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Blue Atlas Cedar is mildly toxic to cats as well. See the full blue atlas cedar pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to blue atlas cedar?

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 blue atlas cedar pet-safety