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Is Fat Albert Blue Spruce toxic to dogs?

Picea pungens 'Fat Albert'

Mildly toxic to dogs

Mildly. The ASPCA lists fat albert blue spruce 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. Picea (spruce) is not individually listed on the ASPCA toxic or non-toxic plant lists, so pet-safe status is not ASPCA-confirmed; treat with caution and verify with a vet. The rigid, sharp needles and resinous sap can cause oral injury, drooling and mild gastrointestinal upset if chewed.

What to do if your dog ate fat albert blue spruce

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

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

Is fat albert blue spruce toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is fat albert blue spruce toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists fat albert blue spruce 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. Picea (spruce) is not individually listed on the ASPCA toxic or non-toxic plant lists, so pet-safe status is not ASPCA-confirmed; treat with caution and verify with a vet. The rigid, sharp needles and resinous sap can cause oral injury, drooling and mild gastrointestinal upset if chewed.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats fat albert blue spruce?

Picea (spruce) is not individually listed on the ASPCA toxic or non-toxic plant lists, so pet-safe status is not ASPCA-confirmed; treat with caution and verify with a vet. The rigid, sharp needles and resinous sap can cause oral injury, drooling and mild gastrointestinal upset if chewed. 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 fat albert blue spruce.

What should I do if my dog ate fat albert blue spruce?

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 fat albert blue spruce toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Fat Albert Blue Spruce is mildly toxic to cats as well. See the full fat albert blue spruce pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to fat albert blue spruce?

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 fat albert blue spruce pet-safety