Is Eastern Everlasting toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists eastern everlasting 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. Helichrysum orientale is not listed in the ASPCA toxic or non-toxic plant database. No documented cases of serious toxicity in cats or dogs have been identified, but as a member of the Asteraceae family containing sesquiterpene lactones and other bioactive compounds, ingestion may cause mild gastrointestinal irritation. Classified here as mildly-toxic as a precautionary measure; consult a veterinarian if a pet ingests any part of the plant.

Helichrysum orientale is not listed in the ASPCA toxic or non-toxic plant database. No documented cases of serious toxicity in cats or dogs have been identified, but as a member of the Asteraceae family containing sesquiterpene lactones and other bioactive compounds, ingestion may cause mild gastrointestinal irritation. Classified here as mildly-toxic as a precautionary measure; consult a veterinarian if a pet ingests any part of the 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 eastern everlasting.

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.

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

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.