Growli
Let's go

Pet safety

Is Dwarf Golden Oriental Arborvitae toxic to dogs?

Platycladus orientalis 'Aurea Nana'

Toxic to dogs

Yes — dwarf golden oriental arborvitae 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. Platycladus orientalis (Oriental Arborvitae / Biota) is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats and dogs. The toxic principles include volatile oils (thujone and related monoterpenes) which can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, hypersalivation, and in large ingestions, neurological effects. Keep pets away from this plant.

What to do if your dog ate dwarf golden oriental arborvitae

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

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

Is dwarf golden oriental arborvitae toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is dwarf golden oriental arborvitae toxic to dogs?

Yes — dwarf golden oriental arborvitae is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Platycladus orientalis (Oriental Arborvitae / Biota) is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats and dogs. The toxic principles include volatile oils (thujone and related monoterpenes) which can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, hypersalivation, and in large ingestions, neurological effects. Keep pets away from this plant.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats dwarf golden oriental arborvitae?

Platycladus orientalis (Oriental Arborvitae / Biota) is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats and dogs. The toxic principles include volatile oils (thujone and related monoterpenes) which can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, hypersalivation, and in large ingestions, neurological effects. Keep pets away from this plant. 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 golden oriental arborvitae.

What should I do if my dog ate dwarf golden oriental arborvitae?

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 golden oriental arborvitae toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Dwarf Golden Oriental Arborvitae is toxic to cats as well. See the full dwarf golden oriental arborvitae pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to dwarf golden oriental arborvitae?

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 golden oriental arborvitae pet-safety