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Is Hedge Bedstraw toxic to dogs?

Galium mollugo

Mildly toxic to dogs

Mildly. The ASPCA lists hedge bedstraw 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. Galium mollugo is not on the ASPCA non-toxic list; conflicting minor reports cite possible mammalian toxicity at high intake. Classified mildly-toxic as a precaution. The plant's asperuloside content may cause mild gastrointestinal upset if ingested in quantity by cats or dogs.

What to do if your dog ate hedge bedstraw

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

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

Is hedge bedstraw toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is hedge bedstraw toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists hedge bedstraw 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. Galium mollugo is not on the ASPCA non-toxic list; conflicting minor reports cite possible mammalian toxicity at high intake. Classified mildly-toxic as a precaution. The plant's asperuloside content may cause mild gastrointestinal upset if ingested in quantity by cats or dogs.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats hedge bedstraw?

Galium mollugo is not on the ASPCA non-toxic list; conflicting minor reports cite possible mammalian toxicity at high intake. Classified mildly-toxic as a precaution. The plant's asperuloside content may cause mild gastrointestinal upset if ingested in quantity by cats or 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 hedge bedstraw.

What should I do if my dog ate hedge bedstraw?

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 hedge bedstraw toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Hedge Bedstraw is mildly toxic to cats as well. See the full hedge bedstraw pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to hedge bedstraw?

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 hedge bedstraw pet-safety