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Is Honeyberry Blue Velvet toxic to dogs?

Lonicera caerulea 'Blue Velvet'

Mildly toxic to dogs

Mildly. The ASPCA lists honeyberry blue velvet 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. The blue honeyberries are edible for people, but Lonicera caerulea is not individually listed by the ASPCA, and the genus Lonicera includes species whose berries cause gastrointestinal upset in pets. Because honeyberry's specific pet status is unconfirmed, treat it with caution as potentially mildly toxic to dogs and cats and verify with a vet rather than assuming it is safe.

What to do if your dog ate honeyberry blue velvet

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

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

Is honeyberry blue velvet toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is honeyberry blue velvet toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists honeyberry blue velvet 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. The blue honeyberries are edible for people, but Lonicera caerulea is not individually listed by the ASPCA, and the genus Lonicera includes species whose berries cause gastrointestinal upset in pets. Because honeyberry's specific pet status is unconfirmed, treat it with caution as potentially mildly toxic to dogs and cats and verify with a vet rather than assuming it is safe.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats honeyberry blue velvet?

The blue honeyberries are edible for people, but Lonicera caerulea is not individually listed by the ASPCA, and the genus Lonicera includes species whose berries cause gastrointestinal upset in pets. Because honeyberry's specific pet status is unconfirmed, treat it with caution as potentially mildly toxic to dogs and cats and verify with a vet rather than assuming it is safe. 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 honeyberry blue velvet.

What should I do if my dog ate honeyberry blue velvet?

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 honeyberry blue velvet toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Honeyberry Blue Velvet is mildly toxic to cats as well. See the full honeyberry blue velvet pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to honeyberry blue velvet?

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 honeyberry blue velvet pet-safety