Growli
Let's go

Pet safety

Is Garlic Vine toxic to dogs?

Adenocalymma comosum

Mildly toxic to dogs

Mildly. The ASPCA lists garlic vine 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. Adenocalymma comosum is not individually listed by ASPCA. It belongs to Bignoniaceae, a family generally considered low in toxicity. No specific toxic principles have been documented for this species. Out of caution, treat as mildly toxic and discourage pets and children from ingesting any plant material.

What to do if your dog ate garlic vine

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

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

Is garlic vine toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is garlic vine toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists garlic vine 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. Adenocalymma comosum is not individually listed by ASPCA. It belongs to Bignoniaceae, a family generally considered low in toxicity. No specific toxic principles have been documented for this species. Out of caution, treat as mildly toxic and discourage pets and children from ingesting any plant material.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats garlic vine?

Adenocalymma comosum is not individually listed by ASPCA. It belongs to Bignoniaceae, a family generally considered low in toxicity. No specific toxic principles have been documented for this species. Out of caution, treat as mildly toxic and discourage pets and children from ingesting any plant material. 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 garlic vine.

What should I do if my dog ate garlic vine?

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 garlic vine toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Garlic Vine is mildly toxic to cats as well. See the full garlic vine pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to garlic vine?

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 garlic vine pet-safety