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Is Climbing Sundew toxic to dogs?

Drosera macrantha

Mildly toxic to dogs

Mildly. The ASPCA lists climbing sundew 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. Drosera species are not listed in the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database; they contain plumbagin which may cause mild gastrointestinal irritation. Treat as mildly-toxic for cats and dogs until an authoritative non-toxic classification is confirmed.

What to do if your dog ate climbing sundew

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

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

Is climbing sundew toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is climbing sundew toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists climbing sundew 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. Drosera species are not listed in the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database; they contain plumbagin which may cause mild gastrointestinal irritation. Treat as mildly-toxic for cats and dogs until an authoritative non-toxic classification is confirmed.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats climbing sundew?

Drosera species are not listed in the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database; they contain plumbagin which may cause mild gastrointestinal irritation. Treat as mildly-toxic for cats and dogs until an authoritative non-toxic classification is confirmed. 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 climbing sundew.

What should I do if my dog ate climbing sundew?

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 climbing sundew toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Climbing Sundew is mildly toxic to cats as well. See the full climbing sundew pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to climbing sundew?

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 climbing sundew pet-safety