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Is Ginger Mint toxic to dogs?

Mentha × gracilis

Toxic to dogs

Yes — ginger mint 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. The ASPCA lists Mint (Mentha sp.) as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses; the toxic principle is essential oils and large ingestions cause vomiting and diarrhea. Ginger mint is a Mentha hybrid covered by this genus listing, so keep pets from grazing it and never use concentrated mint essential oil around cats.

What to do if your dog ate ginger mint

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

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

Is ginger mint toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is ginger mint toxic to dogs?

Yes — ginger mint is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. The ASPCA lists Mint (Mentha sp.) as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses; the toxic principle is essential oils and large ingestions cause vomiting and diarrhea. Ginger mint is a Mentha hybrid covered by this genus listing, so keep pets from grazing it and never use concentrated mint essential oil around cats.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats ginger mint?

The ASPCA lists Mint (Mentha sp.) as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses; the toxic principle is essential oils and large ingestions cause vomiting and diarrhea. Ginger mint is a Mentha hybrid covered by this genus listing, so keep pets from grazing it and never use concentrated mint essential oil around cats. 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 ginger mint.

What should I do if my dog ate ginger mint?

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 ginger mint toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Ginger Mint is toxic to cats as well. See the full ginger mint pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to ginger mint?

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 ginger mint pet-safety