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Is Cloud Nine Dogwood toxic to dogs?

Cornus florida 'Cloud Nine'

Mildly toxic to dogs

Mildly. The ASPCA lists cloud nine dogwood 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. Cornus florida berries and bark contain cornin (verbenalin) and other iridoid glycosides. ASPCA lists Cornus species as non-toxic to dogs and cats; however, the berries cause mild gastrointestinal upset if ingested in quantity and are mildly toxic to humans. Pet owners should exercise caution.

What to do if your dog ate cloud nine dogwood

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

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

Is cloud nine dogwood toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is cloud nine dogwood toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists cloud nine dogwood 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. Cornus florida berries and bark contain cornin (verbenalin) and other iridoid glycosides. ASPCA lists Cornus species as non-toxic to dogs and cats; however, the berries cause mild gastrointestinal upset if ingested in quantity and are mildly toxic to humans. Pet owners should exercise caution.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats cloud nine dogwood?

Cornus florida berries and bark contain cornin (verbenalin) and other iridoid glycosides. ASPCA lists Cornus species as non-toxic to dogs and cats; however, the berries cause mild gastrointestinal upset if ingested in quantity and are mildly toxic to humans. Pet owners should exercise caution. 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 cloud nine dogwood.

What should I do if my dog ate cloud nine dogwood?

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 cloud nine dogwood toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Cloud Nine Dogwood is mildly toxic to cats as well. See the full cloud nine dogwood pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to cloud nine dogwood?

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 cloud nine dogwood pet-safety