Is Corn Marigold toxic to dogs?

Yes — corn marigold is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. The ASPCA lists Chrysanthemum species (which includes the synonymous Chrysanthemum segetum) as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses. Toxic principles include sesquiterpene lactones, pyrethrins, and other irritant compounds. Clinical signs of ingestion include vomiting, diarrhoea, hypersalivation, incoordination, and dermatitis. Contact with the foliage can also cause allergic skin reactions.

The ASPCA lists Chrysanthemum species (which includes the synonymous Chrysanthemum segetum) as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses. Toxic principles include sesquiterpene lactones, pyrethrins, and other irritant compounds. Clinical signs of ingestion include vomiting, diarrhoea, hypersalivation, incoordination, and dermatitis. Contact with the foliage can also cause allergic skin reactions. 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 corn marigold.

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.

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Corn Marigold is toxic to cats as well. See the full corn marigold pet-safety guide for both species.

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.