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Is Hayata's Stephania toxic to dogs?

Stephania hayatae

Toxic to dogs

Yes — hayata's stephania 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. Stephania species contain potent isoquinoline alkaloids including cepharanthine, tetrandrine, and stepharine, which are pharmacologically active and toxic in excess. The genus belongs to Menispermaceae. Stephania is not individually listed by ASPCA, but the alkaloid content poses a real risk to pets and humans if the caudex or plant material is ingested. Keep strictly away from pets and children.

What to do if your dog ate hayata's stephania

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

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

Is hayata's stephania toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is hayata's stephania toxic to dogs?

Yes — hayata's stephania is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Stephania species contain potent isoquinoline alkaloids including cepharanthine, tetrandrine, and stepharine, which are pharmacologically active and toxic in excess. The genus belongs to Menispermaceae. Stephania is not individually listed by ASPCA, but the alkaloid content poses a real risk to pets and humans if the caudex or plant material is ingested. Keep strictly away from pets and children.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats hayata's stephania?

Stephania species contain potent isoquinoline alkaloids including cepharanthine, tetrandrine, and stepharine, which are pharmacologically active and toxic in excess. The genus belongs to Menispermaceae. Stephania is not individually listed by ASPCA, but the alkaloid content poses a real risk to pets and humans if the caudex or plant material is ingested. Keep strictly away from pets and children. 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 hayata's stephania.

What should I do if my dog ate hayata's stephania?

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 hayata's stephania toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Hayata's Stephania is toxic to cats as well. See the full hayata's stephania pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to hayata's stephania?

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 hayata's stephania pet-safety