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Is Hedera helix 'Glacier' toxic to dogs?

Hedera helix 'Glacier'

Toxic to dogs

Yes — hedera helix 'glacier' 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. ASPCA lists Hedera helix (English ivy) as toxic to cats, dogs and horses. Leaves and stems contain triterpenoid saponins and polyacetylene compounds (falcarinol, didehydrofalcarinol); ingestion can cause drooling, vomiting, diarrhoea and abdominal pain, and sap may irritate skin. Foliage is more toxic than the berries.

What to do if your dog ate hedera helix 'glacier'

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

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

Is hedera helix 'glacier' toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is hedera helix 'glacier' toxic to dogs?

Yes — hedera helix 'glacier' is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. ASPCA lists Hedera helix (English ivy) as toxic to cats, dogs and horses. Leaves and stems contain triterpenoid saponins and polyacetylene compounds (falcarinol, didehydrofalcarinol); ingestion can cause drooling, vomiting, diarrhoea and abdominal pain, and sap may irritate skin. Foliage is more toxic than the berries.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats hedera helix 'glacier'?

ASPCA lists Hedera helix (English ivy) as toxic to cats, dogs and horses. Leaves and stems contain triterpenoid saponins and polyacetylene compounds (falcarinol, didehydrofalcarinol); ingestion can cause drooling, vomiting, diarrhoea and abdominal pain, and sap may irritate skin. Foliage is more toxic than the berries. 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 hedera helix 'glacier'.

What should I do if my dog ate hedera helix 'glacier'?

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 hedera helix 'glacier' toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Hedera helix 'Glacier' is toxic to cats as well. See the full hedera helix 'glacier' pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to hedera helix 'glacier'?

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.

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