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Is Edge of Night Heliconia toxic to dogs?

Heliconia orthotricha

Mildly toxic to dogs

Mildly. The ASPCA lists edge of night heliconia 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. Heliconia orthotricha is not individually listed by the ASPCA. The genus Heliconia is in the family Heliconiaceae; no confirmed severe toxicity is documented, but as a precaution keep away from pets and children, as ingestion may cause mild gastrointestinal upset.

What to do if your dog ate edge of night heliconia

  1. Remove any plant material from your dog's mouth and move edge of night heliconia 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 edge of night heliconia to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is edge of night heliconia toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is edge of night heliconia toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists edge of night heliconia 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. Heliconia orthotricha is not individually listed by the ASPCA. The genus Heliconia is in the family Heliconiaceae; no confirmed severe toxicity is documented, but as a precaution keep away from pets and children, as ingestion may cause mild gastrointestinal upset.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats edge of night heliconia?

Heliconia orthotricha is not individually listed by the ASPCA. The genus Heliconia is in the family Heliconiaceae; no confirmed severe toxicity is documented, but as a precaution keep away from pets and children, as 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 edge of night heliconia.

What should I do if my dog ate edge of night heliconia?

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 edge of night heliconia toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Edge of Night Heliconia is mildly toxic to cats as well. See the full edge of night heliconia pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to edge of night heliconia?

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 edge of night heliconia pet-safety