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Is Hooded-leaf Pelargonium toxic to dogs?

Pelargonium cucullatum

Toxic to dogs

Yes — hooded-leaf pelargonium 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 Pelargonium spp. as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses. Toxic principles are geraniol and linalool; signs of ingestion include vomiting, anorexia, depression, and dermatitis. Cats are most sensitive to these essential-oil constituents.

What to do if your dog ate hooded-leaf pelargonium

  1. Remove any plant material from your dog's mouth and move hooded-leaf pelargonium 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 hooded-leaf pelargonium to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is hooded-leaf pelargonium toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is hooded-leaf pelargonium toxic to dogs?

Yes — hooded-leaf pelargonium is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. ASPCA lists Pelargonium spp. as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses. Toxic principles are geraniol and linalool; signs of ingestion include vomiting, anorexia, depression, and dermatitis. Cats are most sensitive to these essential-oil constituents.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats hooded-leaf pelargonium?

ASPCA lists Pelargonium spp. as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses. Toxic principles are geraniol and linalool; signs of ingestion include vomiting, anorexia, depression, and dermatitis. Cats are most sensitive to these essential-oil constituents. 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 hooded-leaf pelargonium.

What should I do if my dog ate hooded-leaf pelargonium?

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 hooded-leaf pelargonium toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Hooded-leaf Pelargonium is toxic to cats as well. See the full hooded-leaf pelargonium pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to hooded-leaf pelargonium?

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 hooded-leaf pelargonium pet-safety