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Is Ashton's Ice Plant toxic to dogs?

Delosperma ashtonii

Mildly toxic to dogs

Mildly. The ASPCA lists ashton's ice plant 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. Delosperma ashtonii is not individually listed by the ASPCA. As an Aizoaceae member with limited specific toxicity documentation, treat as mildly toxic as a precaution and keep away from pets and children.

What to do if your dog ate ashton's ice plant

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

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

Is ashton's ice plant toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is ashton's ice plant toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists ashton's ice plant 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. Delosperma ashtonii is not individually listed by the ASPCA. As an Aizoaceae member with limited specific toxicity documentation, treat as mildly toxic as a precaution and keep away from pets and children.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats ashton's ice plant?

Delosperma ashtonii is not individually listed by the ASPCA. As an Aizoaceae member with limited specific toxicity documentation, treat as mildly toxic as a precaution and 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 ashton's ice plant.

What should I do if my dog ate ashton's ice plant?

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 ashton's ice plant toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Ashton's Ice Plant is mildly toxic to cats as well. See the full ashton's ice plant pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to ashton's ice plant?

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 ashton's ice plant pet-safety