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Is Chincherinchee toxic to dogs?

Ornithogalum thyrsoides

Toxic to dogs

Yes — chincherinchee 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. All parts of Ornithogalum thyrsoides are toxic to dogs, cats, horses, rabbits, and humans. The plant contains bufadienolide cardiac glycosides that interfere with heart muscle electrolyte balance, potentially causing vomiting, cardiac arrhythmia, and in large doses, fatal cardiac effects. Above-ground parts can cause contact skin irritation. Seek veterinary attention immediately if pets ingest any part.

What to do if your dog ate chincherinchee

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

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

Is chincherinchee toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is chincherinchee toxic to dogs?

Yes — chincherinchee is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. All parts of Ornithogalum thyrsoides are toxic to dogs, cats, horses, rabbits, and humans. The plant contains bufadienolide cardiac glycosides that interfere with heart muscle electrolyte balance, potentially causing vomiting, cardiac arrhythmia, and in large doses, fatal cardiac effects. Above-ground parts can cause contact skin irritation. Seek veterinary attention immediately if pets ingest any part.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats chincherinchee?

All parts of Ornithogalum thyrsoides are toxic to dogs, cats, horses, rabbits, and humans. The plant contains bufadienolide cardiac glycosides that interfere with heart muscle electrolyte balance, potentially causing vomiting, cardiac arrhythmia, and in large doses, fatal cardiac effects. Above-ground parts can cause contact skin irritation. Seek veterinary attention immediately if pets ingest any part. 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 chincherinchee.

What should I do if my dog ate chincherinchee?

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 chincherinchee toxic to cats too?

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

What is a dog-safe alternative to chincherinchee?

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 chincherinchee pet-safety