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Is Hedge Woundwort toxic to dogs?

Stachys sylvatica

Mildly toxic to dogs

Mildly. The ASPCA lists hedge woundwort 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. Not listed on the ASPCA toxic plant database, but the plant is a member of Lamiaceae and produces strongly fetid volatile compounds in its foliage. No confirmed severe toxicity reports in pets exist; classified mildly-toxic as a precautionary measure since ingestion may cause mild gastrointestinal upset.

What to do if your dog ate hedge woundwort

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

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

Is hedge woundwort toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is hedge woundwort toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists hedge woundwort 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. Not listed on the ASPCA toxic plant database, but the plant is a member of Lamiaceae and produces strongly fetid volatile compounds in its foliage. No confirmed severe toxicity reports in pets exist; classified mildly-toxic as a precautionary measure since ingestion may cause mild gastrointestinal upset.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats hedge woundwort?

Not listed on the ASPCA toxic plant database, but the plant is a member of Lamiaceae and produces strongly fetid volatile compounds in its foliage. No confirmed severe toxicity reports in pets exist; classified mildly-toxic as a precautionary measure since ingestion may cause mild gastrointestinal upset. 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 woundwort.

What should I do if my dog ate hedge woundwort?

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 woundwort toxic to cats too?

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

What is a dog-safe alternative to hedge woundwort?

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 woundwort pet-safety