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Is Hydrangea 'Let's Dance Rhythmic Blue' toxic to dogs?

Hydrangea macrophylla 'Let's Dance Rhythmic Blue'

Mildly toxic to dogs

Mildly. The ASPCA lists hydrangea 'let's dance rhythmic blue' 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. As a Hydrangea macrophylla cultivar, this plant is covered by the ASPCA's listing of the genus Hydrangea as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Ingestion of any part can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, and lethargy due to cyanogenic glycosides.

What to do if your dog ate hydrangea 'let's dance rhythmic blue'

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

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

Is hydrangea 'let's dance rhythmic blue' toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is hydrangea 'let's dance rhythmic blue' toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists hydrangea 'let's dance rhythmic blue' 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. As a Hydrangea macrophylla cultivar, this plant is covered by the ASPCA's listing of the genus Hydrangea as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Ingestion of any part can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, and lethargy due to cyanogenic glycosides.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats hydrangea 'let's dance rhythmic blue'?

As a Hydrangea macrophylla cultivar, this plant is covered by the ASPCA's listing of the genus Hydrangea as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Ingestion of any part can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, and lethargy due to cyanogenic glycosides. 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 hydrangea 'let's dance rhythmic blue'.

What should I do if my dog ate hydrangea 'let's dance rhythmic blue'?

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 hydrangea 'let's dance rhythmic blue' toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Hydrangea 'Let's Dance Rhythmic Blue' is mildly toxic to cats as well. See the full hydrangea 'let's dance rhythmic blue' pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to hydrangea 'let's dance rhythmic blue'?

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.

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