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Is Albany Pitcher Plant toxic to dogs?

Cephalotus follicularis

Mildly toxic to dogs

Mildly. The ASPCA lists albany pitcher plant 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. Cephalotus follicularis is not individually listed in the ASPCA toxic/non-toxic plant database, and its genus (which contains only this one species) has no ASPCA-listed members, so there is no authoritative pet-safety confirmation. The one ASPCA-listed pitcher plant, the California pitcher plant (Darlingtonia californica), is an unrelated genus and family, so it cannot vouch for this species. We therefore treat it conservatively as mildly toxic - keep it away from pets and consult your vet if any is eaten.

What to do if your dog ate albany pitcher plant

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

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

Is albany pitcher plant toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is albany pitcher plant toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists albany pitcher plant 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. Cephalotus follicularis is not individually listed in the ASPCA toxic/non-toxic plant database, and its genus (which contains only this one species) has no ASPCA-listed members, so there is no authoritative pet-safety confirmation. The one ASPCA-listed pitcher plant, the California pitcher plant (Darlingtonia californica), is an unrelated genus and family, so it cannot vouch for this species. We therefore treat it conservatively as mildly toxic - keep it away from pets and consult your vet if any is eaten.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats albany pitcher plant?

Cephalotus follicularis is not individually listed in the ASPCA toxic/non-toxic plant database, and its genus (which contains only this one species) has no ASPCA-listed members, so there is no authoritative pet-safety confirmation. The one ASPCA-listed pitcher plant, the California pitcher plant (Darlingtonia californica), is an unrelated genus and family, so it cannot vouch for this species. We therefore treat it conservatively as mildly toxic - keep it away from pets and consult your vet if any is eaten. 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 albany pitcher plant.

What should I do if my dog ate albany pitcher plant?

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 albany pitcher plant toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Albany Pitcher Plant is mildly toxic to cats as well. See the full albany pitcher plant pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to albany pitcher plant?

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 albany pitcher plant pet-safety