Pet safety
Is Brazilian Araucaria toxic to dogs?
Araucaria angustifolia
No — brazilian araucaria is listed by the ASPCA as non-toxic to dogs. It is a sensible choice for a home with a dog; a curious nibble will not poison them, though no plant is meant to be eaten. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. The ASPCA lists Araucaria (family Araucariaceae, as 'Australian Pine', Araucaria heterophylla) as non-toxic to cats, dogs, and horses, and the Paraná pine is in the same genus. The seeds (pinhão) are edible for people once cooked. Foliage is very sharp, so the main hazard to pets is mechanical injury rather than poisoning.
Is brazilian araucaria toxic to dogs? — FAQ
Is brazilian araucaria toxic to dogs?
No — brazilian araucaria is listed by the ASPCA as non-toxic to dogs. It is a sensible choice for a home with a dog; a curious nibble will not poison them, though no plant is meant to be eaten. The ASPCA lists Araucaria (family Araucariaceae, as 'Australian Pine', Araucaria heterophylla) as non-toxic to cats, dogs, and horses, and the Paraná pine is in the same genus. The seeds (pinhão) are edible for people once cooked. Foliage is very sharp, so the main hazard to pets is mechanical injury rather than poisoning.
Is brazilian araucaria safe for dogs?
Yes — the ASPCA lists brazilian araucaria as non-toxic to dogs and dogs. A dog that chews a large amount of any foliage can still get a mild, brief stomach upset, so discourage grazing, but it will not be poisoned.
Is brazilian araucaria toxic to cats too?
The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Brazilian Araucaria is non-toxic to cats as well. See the full brazilian araucaria pet-safety guide for both species.
What other plants are safe for dogs?
Reliable ASPCA non-toxic picks for a dog home include spider plant, calathea, parlor palm, peperomia, and most true ferns. Browse the best dogs-safe plants list to check more before you buy.
Full brazilian araucaria pet-safety
- Is brazilian araucaria toxic to cats and dogs? — the full guide for both pets
- Is brazilian araucaria toxic to cats?
- Best dogs-safe plants — the full ASPCA non-toxic list
- Complete brazilian araucaria care guide