Pet safety
Is Faulkner box toxic to dogs?
Buxus microphylla 'Faulkner'
Yes — faulkner box 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. As a Buxus species, listed as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses by the ASPCA. Alkaloids (buxine) in all plant parts cause vomiting, diarrhoea, and lethargy. Bitter taste limits ingestion. Keep pets away from fresh clippings, which are more palatable when wilted.
What to do if your dog ate faulkner box
- Remove any plant material from your dog's mouth and move faulkner box out of reach.
- Note how much was eaten and when, and watch for drooling, vomiting, or lethargy.
- Do not induce vomiting unless a vet or poison-control specialist instructs you to.
- Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 in the US, or Animal PoisonLine on 01202 509 000 in the UK and follow their advice.
- Bring a leaf or photo of faulkner box to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.
General guidance, not veterinary advice. If you think your dog has eaten faulkner box, contact your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 in the US, or Animal PoisonLine on 01202 509 000 in the UK — do not wait for symptoms to worsen.
Is faulkner box toxic to dogs? — FAQ
Is faulkner box toxic to dogs?
Yes — faulkner box is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. As a Buxus species, listed as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses by the ASPCA. Alkaloids (buxine) in all plant parts cause vomiting, diarrhoea, and lethargy. Bitter taste limits ingestion. Keep pets away from fresh clippings, which are more palatable when wilted.
What are the symptoms if a dog eats faulkner box?
As a Buxus species, listed as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses by the ASPCA. Alkaloids (buxine) in all plant parts cause vomiting, diarrhoea, and lethargy. Bitter taste limits ingestion. Keep pets away from fresh clippings, which are more palatable when wilted. 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 faulkner box.
What should I do if my dog ate faulkner box?
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 in the US, or Animal PoisonLine on 01202 509 000 in the UK and follow their advice; a leaf or photo helps the vet treat it correctly.
Is faulkner box toxic to cats too?
The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Faulkner box is toxic to cats as well. See the full faulkner box pet-safety guide for both species.
What is a dog-safe alternative to faulkner box?
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.
Type any plant to see what the ASPCA says about it and your dog.
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