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Is Hidcote Lavender toxic to dogs?

Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote'

Toxic to dogs

Yes — hidcote lavender 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 Lavandula spp. as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses. The toxic principles are linalool and linalyl acetate, causing nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite; cats are especially sensitive due to limited ability to metabolise these compounds.

What to do if your dog ate hidcote lavender

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

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

Is hidcote lavender toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is hidcote lavender toxic to dogs?

Yes — hidcote lavender is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. ASPCA lists Lavandula spp. as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses. The toxic principles are linalool and linalyl acetate, causing nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite; cats are especially sensitive due to limited ability to metabolise these compounds.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats hidcote lavender?

ASPCA lists Lavandula spp. as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses. The toxic principles are linalool and linalyl acetate, causing nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite; cats are especially sensitive due to limited ability to metabolise these compounds. 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 hidcote lavender.

What should I do if my dog ate hidcote lavender?

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 hidcote lavender toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Hidcote Lavender is toxic to cats as well. See the full hidcote lavender pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to hidcote lavender?

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 hidcote lavender pet-safety