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Is Chinese Redbud toxic to dogs?

Cercis chinensis

Toxic to dogs

Yes — chinese redbud is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. The ASPCA lists Cercis canadensis (Eastern Redbud) as toxic to dogs and cats, with effects including vomiting, diarrhoea, and weakness. Cercis chinensis is in the same genus and should be treated as equally toxic; keep pets away from flowers, seeds, and bark.

What to do if your dog ate chinese redbud

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

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

Is chinese redbud toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is chinese redbud toxic to dogs?

Yes — chinese redbud is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. The ASPCA lists Cercis canadensis (Eastern Redbud) as toxic to dogs and cats, with effects including vomiting, diarrhoea, and weakness. Cercis chinensis is in the same genus and should be treated as equally toxic; keep pets away from flowers, seeds, and bark.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats chinese redbud?

The ASPCA lists Cercis canadensis (Eastern Redbud) as toxic to dogs and cats, with effects including vomiting, diarrhoea, and weakness. Cercis chinensis is in the same genus and should be treated as equally toxic; keep pets away from flowers, seeds, and bark. 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 chinese redbud.

What should I do if my dog ate chinese redbud?

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 chinese redbud toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Chinese Redbud is toxic to cats as well. See the full chinese redbud pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to chinese redbud?

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 chinese redbud pet-safety