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Is Cora XDR vinca toxic to dogs?

Catharanthus roseus 'Cora XDR'

Toxic to dogs

Yes — cora xdr vinca 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. Catharanthus roseus is listed as toxic to dogs and cats by ASPCA. The plant contains vinca alkaloids (vincristine, vinblastine, catharanthine) which can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, low blood pressure, tremors, seizures, and severe neurological effects. All parts are toxic; keep away from pets and children.

What to do if your dog ate cora xdr vinca

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

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

Is cora xdr vinca toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is cora xdr vinca toxic to dogs?

Yes — cora xdr vinca is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Catharanthus roseus is listed as toxic to dogs and cats by ASPCA. The plant contains vinca alkaloids (vincristine, vinblastine, catharanthine) which can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, low blood pressure, tremors, seizures, and severe neurological effects. All parts are toxic; keep away from pets and children.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats cora xdr vinca?

Catharanthus roseus is listed as toxic to dogs and cats by ASPCA. The plant contains vinca alkaloids (vincristine, vinblastine, catharanthine) which can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, low blood pressure, tremors, seizures, and severe neurological effects. All parts are toxic; keep away from pets and children. 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 cora xdr vinca.

What should I do if my dog ate cora xdr vinca?

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 cora xdr vinca toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Cora XDR vinca is toxic to cats as well. See the full cora xdr vinca pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to cora xdr vinca?

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 cora xdr vinca pet-safety