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Is Hairy Solomon's Seal toxic to dogs?

Polygonatum pubescens

Mildly toxic to dogs

Mildly. The ASPCA lists hairy solomon's seal 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. Contains steroidal saponins in leaves, stems, roots, and berries, consistent with the Polygonatum genus. ASPCA lists related P. odoratum as mildly toxic to cats and dogs; ingestion may cause vomiting, diarrhoea, drooling, and lethargy. Berries pose additional risk. Keep pets away from all plant parts.

What to do if your dog ate hairy solomon's seal

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

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

Is hairy solomon's seal toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is hairy solomon's seal toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists hairy solomon's seal 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. Contains steroidal saponins in leaves, stems, roots, and berries, consistent with the Polygonatum genus. ASPCA lists related P. odoratum as mildly toxic to cats and dogs; ingestion may cause vomiting, diarrhoea, drooling, and lethargy. Berries pose additional risk. Keep pets away from all plant parts.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats hairy solomon's seal?

Contains steroidal saponins in leaves, stems, roots, and berries, consistent with the Polygonatum genus. ASPCA lists related P. odoratum as mildly toxic to cats and dogs; ingestion may cause vomiting, diarrhoea, drooling, and lethargy. Berries pose additional risk. Keep pets away from all plant parts. 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 hairy solomon's seal.

What should I do if my dog ate hairy solomon's seal?

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 hairy solomon's seal toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Hairy Solomon's Seal is mildly toxic to cats as well. See the full hairy solomon's seal pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to hairy solomon's seal?

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 hairy solomon's seal pet-safety