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Is Smooth Hydrangea 'Incrediball' toxic to dogs?

Hydrangea arborescens 'Abetwo'

Toxic to dogs

Yes — smooth hydrangea 'incrediball' 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 Hydrangea as toxic to cats, dogs and horses. The leaves, buds and flowers contain cyanogenic glycosides; ingestion of significant amounts can cause vomiting, diarrhoea and lethargy.

What to do if your dog ate smooth hydrangea 'incrediball'

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

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

Is smooth hydrangea 'incrediball' toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is smooth hydrangea 'incrediball' toxic to dogs?

Yes — smooth hydrangea 'incrediball' is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. ASPCA lists Hydrangea as toxic to cats, dogs and horses. The leaves, buds and flowers contain cyanogenic glycosides; ingestion of significant amounts can cause vomiting, diarrhoea and lethargy.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats smooth hydrangea 'incrediball'?

ASPCA lists Hydrangea as toxic to cats, dogs and horses. The leaves, buds and flowers contain cyanogenic glycosides; ingestion of significant amounts can cause vomiting, diarrhoea and lethargy. 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 smooth hydrangea 'incrediball'.

What should I do if my dog ate smooth hydrangea 'incrediball'?

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 smooth hydrangea 'incrediball' toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Smooth Hydrangea 'Incrediball' is toxic to cats as well. See the full smooth hydrangea 'incrediball' pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to smooth hydrangea 'incrediball'?

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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