Pet safety
Is Jean's Dilly Spruce toxic to dogs?
Picea glauca 'Jean's Dilly'
No — jean's dilly spruce is listed by the ASPCA as non-toxic to dogs. It is a sensible choice for a home with a dog; a curious nibble will not poison them, though no plant is meant to be eaten. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. Picea glauca (white spruce) is listed as non-toxic to cats and dogs by the ASPCA. 'Jean's Dilly' is a cultivar of white spruce and shares this non-toxic classification; ingestion of small amounts of needles may cause mild mechanical irritation but is not expected to cause systemic toxicity.
Is jean's dilly spruce toxic to dogs? — FAQ
Is jean's dilly spruce toxic to dogs?
No — jean's dilly spruce is listed by the ASPCA as non-toxic to dogs. It is a sensible choice for a home with a dog; a curious nibble will not poison them, though no plant is meant to be eaten. Picea glauca (white spruce) is listed as non-toxic to cats and dogs by the ASPCA. 'Jean's Dilly' is a cultivar of white spruce and shares this non-toxic classification; ingestion of small amounts of needles may cause mild mechanical irritation but is not expected to cause systemic toxicity.
Is jean's dilly spruce safe for dogs?
Yes — the ASPCA lists jean's dilly spruce as non-toxic to dogs and dogs. A dog that chews a large amount of any foliage can still get a mild, brief stomach upset, so discourage grazing, but it will not be poisoned.
Is jean's dilly spruce toxic to cats too?
The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Jean's Dilly Spruce is non-toxic to cats as well. See the full jean's dilly spruce pet-safety guide for both species.
What other plants are safe for dogs?
Reliable ASPCA non-toxic picks for a dog home include spider plant, calathea, parlor palm, peperomia, and most true ferns. Browse the best dogs-safe plants list to check more before you buy.
Full jean's dilly spruce pet-safety
- Is jean's dilly spruce toxic to cats and dogs? — the full guide for both pets
- Is jean's dilly spruce toxic to cats?
- Best dogs-safe plants — the full ASPCA non-toxic list
- Complete jean's dilly spruce care guide