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Is Butomus umbellatus toxic to dogs?

Butomus umbellatus

Mildly toxic to dogs

Mildly. The ASPCA lists butomus umbellatus 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. Butomus umbellatus is not individually listed by the ASPCA as toxic or non-toxic; treat with caution and verify with a vet before assuming it is pet-safe. Its rhizomes are eaten by people in some regions, but without ASPCA confirmation do not assume pet safety; keep cats and dogs from grazing the foliage.

What to do if your dog ate butomus umbellatus

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

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

Is butomus umbellatus toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is butomus umbellatus toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists butomus umbellatus 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. Butomus umbellatus is not individually listed by the ASPCA as toxic or non-toxic; treat with caution and verify with a vet before assuming it is pet-safe. Its rhizomes are eaten by people in some regions, but without ASPCA confirmation do not assume pet safety; keep cats and dogs from grazing the foliage.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats butomus umbellatus?

Butomus umbellatus is not individually listed by the ASPCA as toxic or non-toxic; treat with caution and verify with a vet before assuming it is pet-safe. Its rhizomes are eaten by people in some regions, but without ASPCA confirmation do not assume pet safety; keep cats and dogs from grazing 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 butomus umbellatus.

What should I do if my dog ate butomus umbellatus?

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 butomus umbellatus toxic to cats too?

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

What is a dog-safe alternative to butomus umbellatus?

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 butomus umbellatus pet-safety