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Is Teddy Bear Vine toxic to dogs?

Cyanotis kewensis

Mildly toxic to dogs

Mildly. The ASPCA lists teddy bear vine 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. Cyanotis kewensis is not individually listed by the ASPCA. As a member of Commelinaceae, a family that includes mildly irritant species such as Tradescantia, a cautious 'mildly-toxic' classification is applied until confirmed otherwise. Skin sap contact may cause mild irritation in sensitive individuals.

What to do if your dog ate teddy bear vine

  1. Remove any plant material from your dog's mouth and move teddy bear vine 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 teddy bear vine to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is teddy bear vine toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is teddy bear vine toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists teddy bear vine 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. Cyanotis kewensis is not individually listed by the ASPCA. As a member of Commelinaceae, a family that includes mildly irritant species such as Tradescantia, a cautious 'mildly-toxic' classification is applied until confirmed otherwise. Skin sap contact may cause mild irritation in sensitive individuals.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats teddy bear vine?

Cyanotis kewensis is not individually listed by the ASPCA. As a member of Commelinaceae, a family that includes mildly irritant species such as Tradescantia, a cautious 'mildly-toxic' classification is applied until confirmed otherwise. Skin sap contact may cause mild irritation in sensitive individuals. 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 teddy bear vine.

What should I do if my dog ate teddy bear vine?

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 teddy bear vine toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Teddy Bear Vine is mildly toxic to cats as well. See the full teddy bear vine pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to teddy bear vine?

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 teddy bear vine pet-safety