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Is Canary Island Monanthes toxic to dogs?

Monanthes subcrassicaulis

Mildly toxic to dogs

Mildly. The ASPCA lists canary island monanthes 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. Belongs to Crassulaceae and is not individually listed by ASPCA. Given the known toxicity of related jade-type Crassulaceae to dogs and cats, treat as a precaution and keep away from pets.

What to do if your dog ate canary island monanthes

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

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

Is canary island monanthes toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is canary island monanthes toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists canary island monanthes 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. Belongs to Crassulaceae and is not individually listed by ASPCA. Given the known toxicity of related jade-type Crassulaceae to dogs and cats, treat as a precaution and keep away from pets.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats canary island monanthes?

Belongs to Crassulaceae and is not individually listed by ASPCA. Given the known toxicity of related jade-type Crassulaceae to dogs and cats, treat as a precaution and keep away from pets. 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 canary island monanthes.

What should I do if my dog ate canary island monanthes?

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 canary island monanthes toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Canary Island Monanthes is mildly toxic to cats as well. See the full canary island monanthes pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to canary island monanthes?

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 canary island monanthes pet-safety