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Is Neon Tangerine Calendula toxic to dogs?

Calendula officinalis

Mildly toxic to dogs

Mildly. The ASPCA lists neon tangerine calendula 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. The ASPCA lists Calendula officinalis as toxic to dogs and cats due to saponins and essential oils that can cause mild vomiting, drooling, and skin irritation on contact. Generally low-severity but veterinary advice is recommended if significant amounts are eaten.

What to do if your dog ate neon tangerine calendula

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

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

Is neon tangerine calendula toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is neon tangerine calendula toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists neon tangerine calendula 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. The ASPCA lists Calendula officinalis as toxic to dogs and cats due to saponins and essential oils that can cause mild vomiting, drooling, and skin irritation on contact. Generally low-severity but veterinary advice is recommended if significant amounts are eaten.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats neon tangerine calendula?

The ASPCA lists Calendula officinalis as toxic to dogs and cats due to saponins and essential oils that can cause mild vomiting, drooling, and skin irritation on contact. Generally low-severity but veterinary advice is recommended if significant amounts are eaten. 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 neon tangerine calendula.

What should I do if my dog ate neon tangerine calendula?

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 neon tangerine calendula toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Neon Tangerine Calendula is mildly toxic to cats as well. See the full neon tangerine calendula pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to neon tangerine calendula?

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 neon tangerine calendula pet-safety