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Is Common Ice Plant toxic to dogs?

Mesembryanthemum crystallinum

Mildly toxic to dogs

Mildly. The ASPCA lists common ice plant 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. The ASPCA does not specifically list Mesembryanthemum crystallinum as toxic, and it is generally considered low-risk for cats and dogs; however, the foliage contains soluble oxalates which may cause mild gastrointestinal upset if consumed in quantity. Classified here as mildly-toxic out of caution pending direct ASPCA species confirmation.

What to do if your dog ate common ice plant

  1. Remove any plant material from your dog's mouth and move common ice plant 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 in the US, or Animal PoisonLine on 01202 509 000 in the UK and follow their advice.
  5. Bring a leaf or photo of common ice plant to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

General guidance, not veterinary advice. If you think your dog has eaten common ice plant, contact your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 in the US, or Animal PoisonLine on 01202 509 000 in the UK — do not wait for symptoms to worsen.

Is common ice plant toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is common ice plant toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists common ice plant 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. The ASPCA does not specifically list Mesembryanthemum crystallinum as toxic, and it is generally considered low-risk for cats and dogs; however, the foliage contains soluble oxalates which may cause mild gastrointestinal upset if consumed in quantity. Classified here as mildly-toxic out of caution pending direct ASPCA species confirmation.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats common ice plant?

The ASPCA does not specifically list Mesembryanthemum crystallinum as toxic, and it is generally considered low-risk for cats and dogs; however, the foliage contains soluble oxalates which may cause mild gastrointestinal upset if consumed in quantity. Classified here as mildly-toxic out of caution pending direct ASPCA species confirmation. 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 common ice plant.

What should I do if my dog ate common ice plant?

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 in the US, or Animal PoisonLine on 01202 509 000 in the UK and follow their advice; a leaf or photo helps the vet treat it correctly.

Is common ice plant toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Common Ice Plant is mildly toxic to cats as well. See the full common ice plant pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to common ice plant?

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.

Type any plant to see what the ASPCA says about it and your dog.

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