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Is Grosso lavandin toxic to dogs?

Lavandula x intermedia 'Grosso'

Mildly toxic to dogs

Mildly. The ASPCA lists grosso lavandin 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. Lavandula x intermedia 'Grosso' shares the genus toxicity profile. ASPCA lists lavender as toxic to dogs and cats due to linalool and linalyl acetate. 'Grosso' has particularly high camphor content relative to other lavandins, which adds additional concern especially for cats. Ingestion of significant foliage or undiluted oil may cause vomiting, nausea, and lethargy.

What to do if your dog ate grosso lavandin

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

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

Is grosso lavandin toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is grosso lavandin toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists grosso lavandin 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. Lavandula x intermedia 'Grosso' shares the genus toxicity profile. ASPCA lists lavender as toxic to dogs and cats due to linalool and linalyl acetate. 'Grosso' has particularly high camphor content relative to other lavandins, which adds additional concern especially for cats. Ingestion of significant foliage or undiluted oil may cause vomiting, nausea, and lethargy.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats grosso lavandin?

Lavandula x intermedia 'Grosso' shares the genus toxicity profile. ASPCA lists lavender as toxic to dogs and cats due to linalool and linalyl acetate. 'Grosso' has particularly high camphor content relative to other lavandins, which adds additional concern especially for cats. Ingestion of significant foliage or undiluted oil may cause vomiting, nausea, and lethargy. 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 grosso lavandin.

What should I do if my dog ate grosso lavandin?

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 grosso lavandin toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Grosso lavandin is mildly toxic to cats as well. See the full grosso lavandin pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to grosso lavandin?

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 grosso lavandin pet-safety