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Is Water Canna toxic to dogs?

Canna glauca

Mildly toxic to dogs

Mildly. The ASPCA lists water canna 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 Canna generalis (Canna lily) as mildly toxic to cats and dogs, potentially causing mild gastrointestinal signs if ingested. Canna glauca is the same genus and is treated as having the same toxicity profile.

What to do if your dog ate water canna

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

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

Is water canna toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is water canna toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists water canna 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 Canna generalis (Canna lily) as mildly toxic to cats and dogs, potentially causing mild gastrointestinal signs if ingested. Canna glauca is the same genus and is treated as having the same toxicity profile.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats water canna?

The ASPCA lists Canna generalis (Canna lily) as mildly toxic to cats and dogs, potentially causing mild gastrointestinal signs if ingested. Canna glauca is the same genus and is treated as having the same toxicity profile. 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 water canna.

What should I do if my dog ate water canna?

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 water canna toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Water Canna is mildly toxic to cats as well. See the full water canna pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to water canna?

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 water canna pet-safety