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Is Canna 'Pink Sunburst' toxic to dogs?

Canna 'Pink Sunburst'

Mildly toxic to dogs

Mildly. The ASPCA lists canna 'pink sunburst' 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. Not individually listed by the ASPCA. Canna genus is considered low toxicity; mild digestive upset is possible if plant material is ingested by cats or dogs.

What to do if your dog ate canna 'pink sunburst'

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

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

Is canna 'pink sunburst' toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is canna 'pink sunburst' toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists canna 'pink sunburst' 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. Not individually listed by the ASPCA. Canna genus is considered low toxicity; mild digestive upset is possible if plant material is ingested by cats or dogs.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats canna 'pink sunburst'?

Not individually listed by the ASPCA. Canna genus is considered low toxicity; mild digestive upset is possible if plant material is ingested by cats or dogs. 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 canna 'pink sunburst'.

What should I do if my dog ate canna 'pink sunburst'?

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 canna 'pink sunburst' toxic to cats too?

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

What is a dog-safe alternative to canna 'pink sunburst'?

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 canna 'pink sunburst' pet-safety