Pet safety
Is Dwarf nasturtium toxic to dogs?
Tropaeolum minus
No — dwarf nasturtium is listed by the ASPCA as non-toxic to dogs. It is a sensible choice for a home with a dog; a curious nibble will not poison them, though no plant is meant to be eaten. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. Listed as non-toxic to dogs, cats, and horses by the ASPCA (genus Tropaeolum, covering garden nasturtium/Tropaeolum majus; T. minus is in the same genus with no identified toxic principles). Flowers and leaves are edible for humans; no records of toxic ingestion in pets.
Is dwarf nasturtium toxic to dogs? — FAQ
Is dwarf nasturtium toxic to dogs?
No — dwarf nasturtium is listed by the ASPCA as non-toxic to dogs. It is a sensible choice for a home with a dog; a curious nibble will not poison them, though no plant is meant to be eaten. Listed as non-toxic to dogs, cats, and horses by the ASPCA (genus Tropaeolum, covering garden nasturtium/Tropaeolum majus; T. minus is in the same genus with no identified toxic principles). Flowers and leaves are edible for humans; no records of toxic ingestion in pets.
Is dwarf nasturtium safe for dogs?
Yes — the ASPCA lists dwarf nasturtium as non-toxic to dogs and dogs. A dog that chews a large amount of any foliage can still get a mild, brief stomach upset, so discourage grazing, but it will not be poisoned.
Is dwarf nasturtium toxic to cats too?
The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Dwarf nasturtium is non-toxic to cats as well. See the full dwarf nasturtium pet-safety guide for both species.
What other plants are safe for dogs?
Reliable ASPCA non-toxic picks for a dog home include spider plant, calathea, parlor palm, peperomia, and most true ferns. Browse the best dogs-safe plants list to check more before you buy.
Full dwarf nasturtium pet-safety
- Is dwarf nasturtium toxic to cats and dogs? — the full guide for both pets
- Is dwarf nasturtium toxic to cats?
- Best dogs-safe plants — the full ASPCA non-toxic list
- Complete dwarf nasturtium care guide