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Is Compact bog rosemary toxic to dogs?

Andromeda polifolia 'Compacta'

Toxic to dogs

Yes — compact bog rosemary 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 Andromeda polifolia 'Compacta' contain grayanotoxins, identical in toxicity to the species. Toxic to dogs, cats, horses, and humans. Ingestion causes vomiting, drooling, weakness, low blood pressure, and cardiac effects. Keep away from pets and children despite the plant's appealing appearance.

What to do if your dog ate compact bog rosemary

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

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

Is compact bog rosemary toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is compact bog rosemary toxic to dogs?

Yes — compact bog rosemary 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 Andromeda polifolia 'Compacta' contain grayanotoxins, identical in toxicity to the species. Toxic to dogs, cats, horses, and humans. Ingestion causes vomiting, drooling, weakness, low blood pressure, and cardiac effects. Keep away from pets and children despite the plant's appealing appearance.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats compact bog rosemary?

All parts of Andromeda polifolia 'Compacta' contain grayanotoxins, identical in toxicity to the species. Toxic to dogs, cats, horses, and humans. Ingestion causes vomiting, drooling, weakness, low blood pressure, and cardiac effects. Keep away from pets and children despite the plant's appealing appearance. 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 compact bog rosemary.

What should I do if my dog ate compact bog rosemary?

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 compact bog rosemary toxic to cats too?

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

What is a dog-safe alternative to compact bog rosemary?

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 compact bog rosemary pet-safety