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Is Flamingo pieris toxic to dogs?

Pieris japonica 'Flamingo'

Toxic to dogs

Yes — flamingo pieris 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. Pieris japonica 'Flamingo', like all Pieris species, contains grayanotoxins throughout the plant. These are toxic to cats, dogs, horses, and humans, causing vomiting, salivation, hypotension, and cardiac arrhythmias if ingested. Keep well away from browsing animals and children.

What to do if your dog ate flamingo pieris

  1. Remove any plant material from your dog's mouth and move flamingo pieris 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 flamingo pieris to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is flamingo pieris toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is flamingo pieris toxic to dogs?

Yes — flamingo pieris is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Pieris japonica 'Flamingo', like all Pieris species, contains grayanotoxins throughout the plant. These are toxic to cats, dogs, horses, and humans, causing vomiting, salivation, hypotension, and cardiac arrhythmias if ingested. Keep well away from browsing animals and children.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats flamingo pieris?

Pieris japonica 'Flamingo', like all Pieris species, contains grayanotoxins throughout the plant. These are toxic to cats, dogs, horses, and humans, causing vomiting, salivation, hypotension, and cardiac arrhythmias if ingested. Keep well away from browsing animals and children. 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 flamingo pieris.

What should I do if my dog ate flamingo pieris?

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 flamingo pieris toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Flamingo pieris is toxic to cats as well. See the full flamingo pieris pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to flamingo pieris?

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 flamingo pieris pet-safety