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Is Japanese morning glory toxic to dogs?

Ipomoea nil

Toxic to dogs

Yes — japanese morning glory 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. Like other Ipomoea species, I. nil contains ergine (d-lysergic acid amide) and related ergot alkaloids concentrated in the seeds. ASPCA lists morning glory (Ipomoea species) as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses, with signs including GI upset, agitation, tremors, and disorientation. Seeds pose the greatest risk. Keep all plant parts, especially seeds, away from pets and children.

What to do if your dog ate japanese morning glory

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

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

Is japanese morning glory toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is japanese morning glory toxic to dogs?

Yes — japanese morning glory is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Like other Ipomoea species, I. nil contains ergine (d-lysergic acid amide) and related ergot alkaloids concentrated in the seeds. ASPCA lists morning glory (Ipomoea species) as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses, with signs including GI upset, agitation, tremors, and disorientation. Seeds pose the greatest risk. Keep all plant parts, especially seeds, away from pets and children.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats japanese morning glory?

Like other Ipomoea species, I. nil contains ergine (d-lysergic acid amide) and related ergot alkaloids concentrated in the seeds. ASPCA lists morning glory (Ipomoea species) as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses, with signs including GI upset, agitation, tremors, and disorientation. Seeds pose the greatest risk. Keep all plant parts, especially seeds, away from pets and children. 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 japanese morning glory.

What should I do if my dog ate japanese morning glory?

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 japanese morning glory toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Japanese morning glory is toxic to cats as well. See the full japanese morning glory pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to japanese morning glory?

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 japanese morning glory pet-safety