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Is Hardy Ice Plant toxic to dogs?

Delosperma cooperi

Mildly toxic to dogs

Mildly. The ASPCA lists hardy ice plant 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. Delosperma cooperi is not individually listed by the ASPCA as toxic or non-toxic to pets. Aizoaceae in general has no well-documented systemic toxin in this genus, and the plant is widely regarded as low-risk. However, ingestion of plant material may cause mild gastrointestinal upset in cats or dogs. Keep away from pets as a sensible precaution.

What to do if your dog ate hardy ice plant

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

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

Is hardy ice plant toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is hardy ice plant toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists hardy ice plant 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. Delosperma cooperi is not individually listed by the ASPCA as toxic or non-toxic to pets. Aizoaceae in general has no well-documented systemic toxin in this genus, and the plant is widely regarded as low-risk. However, ingestion of plant material may cause mild gastrointestinal upset in cats or dogs. Keep away from pets as a sensible precaution.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats hardy ice plant?

Delosperma cooperi is not individually listed by the ASPCA as toxic or non-toxic to pets. Aizoaceae in general has no well-documented systemic toxin in this genus, and the plant is widely regarded as low-risk. However, ingestion of plant material may cause mild gastrointestinal upset in cats or dogs. Keep away from pets as a sensible precaution. 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 hardy ice plant.

What should I do if my dog ate hardy ice plant?

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 hardy ice plant toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Hardy Ice Plant is mildly toxic to cats as well. See the full hardy ice plant pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to hardy ice plant?

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 hardy ice plant pet-safety