Is Buddleja globosa toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists buddleja globosa 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. Buddleja is not individually listed on the ASPCA toxic or non-toxic plant database, so its status should be treated as uncertain and verified with a vet before assuming it is safe. It is not regarded as seriously poisonous, but ingesting foliage or flowers may cause mild gastrointestinal upset; discourage pets from chewing it.

Buddleja is not individually listed on the ASPCA toxic or non-toxic plant database, so its status should be treated as uncertain and verified with a vet before assuming it is safe. It is not regarded as seriously poisonous, but ingesting foliage or flowers may cause mild gastrointestinal upset; discourage pets from chewing it. 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 buddleja globosa.

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.

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Buddleja globosa is mildly toxic to cats as well. See the full buddleja globosa pet-safety guide for both species.

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.