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Is Imperial Air Plant toxic to dogs?

Tillandsia imperialis

Mildly toxic to dogs

Mildly. The ASPCA lists imperial air plant 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. Tillandsia is not formally listed by ASPCA as either toxic or non-toxic. Classified here as mildly-toxic given the absent ASPCA listing. Ingestion may cause mild gastrointestinal upset in cats or dogs. Consult a vet if a pet consumes a significant quantity.

What to do if your dog ate imperial air plant

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

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

Is imperial air plant toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is imperial air plant toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists imperial air plant 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. Tillandsia is not formally listed by ASPCA as either toxic or non-toxic. Classified here as mildly-toxic given the absent ASPCA listing. Ingestion may cause mild gastrointestinal upset in cats or dogs. Consult a vet if a pet consumes a significant quantity.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats imperial air plant?

Tillandsia is not formally listed by ASPCA as either toxic or non-toxic. Classified here as mildly-toxic given the absent ASPCA listing. Ingestion may cause mild gastrointestinal upset in cats or dogs. Consult a vet if a pet consumes a significant quantity. 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 imperial air plant.

What should I do if my dog ate imperial air plant?

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 imperial air plant toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Imperial Air Plant is mildly toxic to cats as well. See the full imperial air plant pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to imperial air plant?

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 imperial air plant pet-safety