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Is Brewer's Weeping Spruce toxic to dogs?

Picea breweriana

Mildly toxic to dogs

Mildly. The ASPCA lists brewer's weeping spruce 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. Picea breweriana is not listed on the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database as confirmed toxic; the resinous needles and bark contain irritant oils that may cause vomiting, drooling, or mild gastrointestinal distress in cats and dogs if consumed. Seek veterinary advice if ingestion occurs.

What to do if your dog ate brewer's weeping spruce

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

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

Is brewer's weeping spruce toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is brewer's weeping spruce toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists brewer's weeping spruce 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. Picea breweriana is not listed on the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database as confirmed toxic; the resinous needles and bark contain irritant oils that may cause vomiting, drooling, or mild gastrointestinal distress in cats and dogs if consumed. Seek veterinary advice if ingestion occurs.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats brewer's weeping spruce?

Picea breweriana is not listed on the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database as confirmed toxic; the resinous needles and bark contain irritant oils that may cause vomiting, drooling, or mild gastrointestinal distress in cats and dogs if consumed. Seek veterinary advice if ingestion occurs. 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 brewer's weeping spruce.

What should I do if my dog ate brewer's weeping spruce?

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 brewer's weeping spruce toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Brewer's Weeping Spruce is mildly toxic to cats as well. See the full brewer's weeping spruce pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to brewer's weeping spruce?

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 brewer's weeping spruce pet-safety