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Is Dwarf Common Juniper toxic to dogs?

Juniperus communis 'Compressa'

Mildly toxic to dogs

Mildly. The ASPCA lists dwarf common juniper 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. Juniperus sabina (Savin juniper) is listed as toxic to cats by the ASPCA. While Juniperus communis is not confirmed toxic by the ASPCA for dogs and cats, ingestion of berries, needles, or bark can cause mild gastrointestinal signs including vomiting and diarrhoea. UC Davis and plant toxicology references classify Juniperus communis as minor/class 2 toxicity for pets. Classified as mildly-toxic; keep pets away from berries in particular.

What to do if your dog ate dwarf common juniper

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

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

Is dwarf common juniper toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is dwarf common juniper toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists dwarf common juniper 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. Juniperus sabina (Savin juniper) is listed as toxic to cats by the ASPCA. While Juniperus communis is not confirmed toxic by the ASPCA for dogs and cats, ingestion of berries, needles, or bark can cause mild gastrointestinal signs including vomiting and diarrhoea. UC Davis and plant toxicology references classify Juniperus communis as minor/class 2 toxicity for pets. Classified as mildly-toxic; keep pets away from berries in particular.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats dwarf common juniper?

Juniperus sabina (Savin juniper) is listed as toxic to cats by the ASPCA. While Juniperus communis is not confirmed toxic by the ASPCA for dogs and cats, ingestion of berries, needles, or bark can cause mild gastrointestinal signs including vomiting and diarrhoea. UC Davis and plant toxicology references classify Juniperus communis as minor/class 2 toxicity for pets. Classified as mildly-toxic; keep pets away from berries in particular. 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 dwarf common juniper.

What should I do if my dog ate dwarf common juniper?

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 dwarf common juniper toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Dwarf Common Juniper is mildly toxic to cats as well. See the full dwarf common juniper pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to dwarf common juniper?

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 dwarf common juniper pet-safety