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Is Blue Ice bog rosemary toxic to dogs?

Andromeda polifolia 'Blue Ice'

Toxic to dogs

Yes — blue ice bog rosemary is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. Andromeda polifolia 'Blue Ice' contains grayanotoxins throughout all plant parts, the same toxins found in the species. Toxic to dogs, cats, horses, and humans. Even small quantities cause vomiting, lethargy, bradycardia, and hypotension. Contact a vet immediately if a pet has chewed the foliage.

What to do if your dog ate blue ice bog rosemary

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

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

Is blue ice bog rosemary toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is blue ice bog rosemary toxic to dogs?

Yes — blue ice bog rosemary is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Andromeda polifolia 'Blue Ice' contains grayanotoxins throughout all plant parts, the same toxins found in the species. Toxic to dogs, cats, horses, and humans. Even small quantities cause vomiting, lethargy, bradycardia, and hypotension. Contact a vet immediately if a pet has chewed the foliage.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats blue ice bog rosemary?

Andromeda polifolia 'Blue Ice' contains grayanotoxins throughout all plant parts, the same toxins found in the species. Toxic to dogs, cats, horses, and humans. Even small quantities cause vomiting, lethargy, bradycardia, and hypotension. Contact a vet immediately if a pet has chewed the foliage. 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 ice bog rosemary.

What should I do if my dog ate blue ice bog rosemary?

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 ice bog rosemary toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Blue Ice bog rosemary is toxic to cats as well. See the full blue ice bog rosemary pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to blue ice bog rosemary?

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 ice bog rosemary pet-safety