Growli
Let's go

Pet safety

Is Cape daisy toxic to dogs?

Osteospermum ecklonis

Mildly toxic to dogs

Mildly. The ASPCA lists cape daisy 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. Osteospermum ecklonis is not individually listed by ASPCA. Members of the Asteraceae family are generally considered of low toxicity, but some composite daisy family members can cause contact dermatitis or mild gastrointestinal upset if ingested. Treat as mildly toxic as a precaution; not considered severely toxic to dogs or cats.

What to do if your dog ate cape daisy

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

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

Is cape daisy toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is cape daisy toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists cape daisy 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. Osteospermum ecklonis is not individually listed by ASPCA. Members of the Asteraceae family are generally considered of low toxicity, but some composite daisy family members can cause contact dermatitis or mild gastrointestinal upset if ingested. Treat as mildly toxic as a precaution; not considered severely toxic to dogs or cats.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats cape daisy?

Osteospermum ecklonis is not individually listed by ASPCA. Members of the Asteraceae family are generally considered of low toxicity, but some composite daisy family members can cause contact dermatitis or mild gastrointestinal upset if ingested. Treat as mildly toxic as a precaution; not considered severely toxic to dogs or cats. 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 cape daisy.

What should I do if my dog ate cape daisy?

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 cape daisy toxic to cats too?

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

What is a dog-safe alternative to cape daisy?

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 cape daisy pet-safety