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Is Catlin's Giant Bugle toxic to dogs?

Ajuga reptans 'Catlin's Giant'

Mildly toxic to dogs

Mildly. The ASPCA lists catlin's giant bugle 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. Ajuga reptans is not listed individually by the ASPCA as toxic, but the genus Ajuga contains iridoid glycosides and has been associated with mild digestive upset in dogs and cats if ingested in quantity. Exercise caution around pets that graze on foliage; serious toxicity is not reported.

What to do if your dog ate catlin's giant bugle

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

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

Is catlin's giant bugle toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is catlin's giant bugle toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists catlin's giant bugle 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. Ajuga reptans is not listed individually by the ASPCA as toxic, but the genus Ajuga contains iridoid glycosides and has been associated with mild digestive upset in dogs and cats if ingested in quantity. Exercise caution around pets that graze on foliage; serious toxicity is not reported.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats catlin's giant bugle?

Ajuga reptans is not listed individually by the ASPCA as toxic, but the genus Ajuga contains iridoid glycosides and has been associated with mild digestive upset in dogs and cats if ingested in quantity. Exercise caution around pets that graze on foliage; serious toxicity is not reported. 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 catlin's giant bugle.

What should I do if my dog ate catlin's giant bugle?

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 catlin's giant bugle toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Catlin's Giant Bugle is mildly toxic to cats as well. See the full catlin's giant bugle pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to catlin's giant bugle?

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 catlin's giant bugle pet-safety