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Is Dipladenia toxic to dogs?

Dipladenia sanderi

Mildly toxic to dogs

Mildly. The ASPCA lists dipladenia 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. Dipladenia sanderi is now classified within Mandevilla (family Apocynaceae). All parts contain milky sap with compounds that can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and drooling in dogs and cats if ingested. Sap may also cause contact dermatitis. Keep away from pets and children. Consult a vet if ingestion occurs.

What to do if your dog ate dipladenia

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

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

Is dipladenia toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is dipladenia toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists dipladenia 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. Dipladenia sanderi is now classified within Mandevilla (family Apocynaceae). All parts contain milky sap with compounds that can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and drooling in dogs and cats if ingested. Sap may also cause contact dermatitis. Keep away from pets and children. Consult a vet if ingestion occurs.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats dipladenia?

Dipladenia sanderi is now classified within Mandevilla (family Apocynaceae). All parts contain milky sap with compounds that can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and drooling in dogs and cats if ingested. Sap may also cause contact dermatitis. Keep away from pets and children. Consult a vet if ingestion occurs. 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 dipladenia.

What should I do if my dog ate dipladenia?

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 dipladenia toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Dipladenia is mildly toxic to cats as well. See the full dipladenia pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to dipladenia?

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 dipladenia pet-safety