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Is Janke's Gesneriad toxic to dogs?

Jancaea heldreichii

Mildly toxic to dogs

Mildly. The ASPCA lists janke's gesneriad 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. Jancaea heldreichii has not been assessed by the ASPCA. No toxic principles are documented in veterinary or horticultural literature, but given the absence of a formal safety listing, a precautionary mildly-toxic rating is applied. Seek veterinary advice if a pet consumes any part of this plant.

What to do if your dog ate janke's gesneriad

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

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

Is janke's gesneriad toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is janke's gesneriad toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists janke's gesneriad 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. Jancaea heldreichii has not been assessed by the ASPCA. No toxic principles are documented in veterinary or horticultural literature, but given the absence of a formal safety listing, a precautionary mildly-toxic rating is applied. Seek veterinary advice if a pet consumes any part of this plant.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats janke's gesneriad?

Jancaea heldreichii has not been assessed by the ASPCA. No toxic principles are documented in veterinary or horticultural literature, but given the absence of a formal safety listing, a precautionary mildly-toxic rating is applied. Seek veterinary advice if a pet consumes any part of this plant. 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 janke's gesneriad.

What should I do if my dog ate janke's gesneriad?

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 janke's gesneriad toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Janke's Gesneriad is mildly toxic to cats as well. See the full janke's gesneriad pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to janke's gesneriad?

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 janke's gesneriad pet-safety