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Is Chocolate Chip Bugle toxic to dogs?

Ajuga reptans 'Chocolate Chip'

Mildly toxic to dogs

Mildly. The ASPCA lists chocolate chip 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 individually assessed by the ASPCA. The genus contains iridoid glycosides which may cause mild gastrointestinal upset in pets if eaten. Not considered severely toxic; its small stature means accidental ingestion of significant quantity is less likely.

What to do if your dog ate chocolate chip bugle

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

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

Is chocolate chip bugle toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is chocolate chip bugle toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists chocolate chip 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 individually assessed by the ASPCA. The genus contains iridoid glycosides which may cause mild gastrointestinal upset in pets if eaten. Not considered severely toxic; its small stature means accidental ingestion of significant quantity is less likely.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats chocolate chip bugle?

Ajuga reptans is not individually assessed by the ASPCA. The genus contains iridoid glycosides which may cause mild gastrointestinal upset in pets if eaten. Not considered severely toxic; its small stature means accidental ingestion of significant quantity is less likely. 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 chocolate chip bugle.

What should I do if my dog ate chocolate chip 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 chocolate chip bugle toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Chocolate Chip Bugle is mildly toxic to cats as well. See the full chocolate chip bugle pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to chocolate chip 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 chocolate chip bugle pet-safety