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Is Dahlia 'Boom Boom White' toxic to dogs?

Dahlia 'Boom Boom White'

Toxic to dogs

Yes — dahlia 'boom boom white' 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. The ASPCA lists Dahlia as toxic to cats, dogs and horses. The toxic principle is unknown, but ingestion of any part, including the tubers, can cause mild gastrointestinal signs and mild dermatitis. Keep growing plants and stored tubers away from pets.

What to do if your dog ate dahlia 'boom boom white'

  1. Remove any plant material from your dog's mouth and move dahlia 'boom boom white' 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 dahlia 'boom boom white' to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is dahlia 'boom boom white' toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is dahlia 'boom boom white' toxic to dogs?

Yes — dahlia 'boom boom white' 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 Dahlia as toxic to cats, dogs and horses. The toxic principle is unknown, but ingestion of any part, including the tubers, can cause mild gastrointestinal signs and mild dermatitis. Keep growing plants and stored tubers away from pets.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats dahlia 'boom boom white'?

The ASPCA lists Dahlia as toxic to cats, dogs and horses. The toxic principle is unknown, but ingestion of any part, including the tubers, can cause mild gastrointestinal signs and mild dermatitis. Keep growing plants and stored tubers away from pets. 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 dahlia 'boom boom white'.

What should I do if my dog ate dahlia 'boom boom white'?

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 dahlia 'boom boom white' toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Dahlia 'Boom Boom White' is toxic to cats as well. See the full dahlia 'boom boom white' pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to dahlia 'boom boom white'?

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.

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