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Is Hairy Thrift toxic to dogs?

Armeria villosa

Mildly toxic to dogs

Mildly. The ASPCA lists hairy thrift 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. Armeria villosa is not listed individually on the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. No known toxic principles have been identified in the genus, but as it is not confirmed safe, a mildly-toxic precautionary classification is applied; ingestion may produce mild gastrointestinal irritation in cats and dogs.

What to do if your dog ate hairy thrift

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

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

Is hairy thrift toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is hairy thrift toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists hairy thrift 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. Armeria villosa is not listed individually on the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. No known toxic principles have been identified in the genus, but as it is not confirmed safe, a mildly-toxic precautionary classification is applied; ingestion may produce mild gastrointestinal irritation in cats and dogs.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats hairy thrift?

Armeria villosa is not listed individually on the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. No known toxic principles have been identified in the genus, but as it is not confirmed safe, a mildly-toxic precautionary classification is applied; ingestion may produce mild gastrointestinal irritation in cats and dogs. 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 thrift.

What should I do if my dog ate hairy thrift?

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 thrift toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Hairy Thrift is mildly toxic to cats as well. See the full hairy thrift pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to hairy thrift?

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 thrift pet-safety