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Is Forest Spurflower toxic to dogs?

Plectranthus fruticosus

Mildly toxic to dogs

Mildly. The ASPCA lists forest spurflower 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. Plectranthus fruticosus is not individually listed on the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. The aromatic essential oils present across the Plectranthus genus can cause mild gastrointestinal irritation — such as vomiting or drooling — if ingested by cats or dogs. Keep pets away from the plant as a precaution.

What to do if your dog ate forest spurflower

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

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

Is forest spurflower toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is forest spurflower toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists forest spurflower 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. Plectranthus fruticosus is not individually listed on the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. The aromatic essential oils present across the Plectranthus genus can cause mild gastrointestinal irritation — such as vomiting or drooling — if ingested by cats or dogs. Keep pets away from the plant as a precaution.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats forest spurflower?

Plectranthus fruticosus is not individually listed on the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. The aromatic essential oils present across the Plectranthus genus can cause mild gastrointestinal irritation — such as vomiting or drooling — if ingested by cats or dogs. Keep pets away from the plant as a precaution. 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 forest spurflower.

What should I do if my dog ate forest spurflower?

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 forest spurflower toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Forest Spurflower is mildly toxic to cats as well. See the full forest spurflower pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to forest spurflower?

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 forest spurflower pet-safety