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Is Ipomoea tricolor 'Heavenly Blue' toxic to dogs?

Ipomoea tricolor 'Heavenly Blue'

Toxic to dogs

Yes — ipomoea tricolor 'heavenly blue' 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 Morning Glory (Ipomoea spp.) as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses. Toxic principles are indole alkaloids (lysergic acid, lysergamide, elymoclavine, chanoclavine); ingestion causes vomiting, and a large quantity of seeds can produce hallucinations. The seeds carry the highest concentration — store packets out of pets' reach.

What to do if your dog ate ipomoea tricolor 'heavenly blue'

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

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

Is ipomoea tricolor 'heavenly blue' toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is ipomoea tricolor 'heavenly blue' toxic to dogs?

Yes — ipomoea tricolor 'heavenly blue' is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. ASPCA lists Morning Glory (Ipomoea spp.) as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses. Toxic principles are indole alkaloids (lysergic acid, lysergamide, elymoclavine, chanoclavine); ingestion causes vomiting, and a large quantity of seeds can produce hallucinations. The seeds carry the highest concentration — store packets out of pets' reach.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats ipomoea tricolor 'heavenly blue'?

ASPCA lists Morning Glory (Ipomoea spp.) as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses. Toxic principles are indole alkaloids (lysergic acid, lysergamide, elymoclavine, chanoclavine); ingestion causes vomiting, and a large quantity of seeds can produce hallucinations. The seeds carry the highest concentration — store packets out of pets' reach. 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 ipomoea tricolor 'heavenly blue'.

What should I do if my dog ate ipomoea tricolor 'heavenly 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 ipomoea tricolor 'heavenly blue' toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Ipomoea tricolor 'Heavenly Blue' is toxic to cats as well. See the full ipomoea tricolor 'heavenly blue' pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to ipomoea tricolor 'heavenly 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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