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Is Koehne's rowan toxic to dogs?

Sorbus koehneana

Mildly toxic to dogs

Mildly. The ASPCA lists koehne's rowan 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. As with other Sorbus species, raw berries contain parasorbic acid which can cause gastrointestinal irritation in pets and humans if consumed raw in quantity. ASPCA does not specifically list Sorbus koehneana. The berries are not palatable raw. Treat as mildly toxic to dogs and cats.

What to do if your dog ate koehne's rowan

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

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

Is koehne's rowan toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is koehne's rowan toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists koehne's rowan 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. As with other Sorbus species, raw berries contain parasorbic acid which can cause gastrointestinal irritation in pets and humans if consumed raw in quantity. ASPCA does not specifically list Sorbus koehneana. The berries are not palatable raw. Treat as mildly toxic to dogs and cats.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats koehne's rowan?

As with other Sorbus species, raw berries contain parasorbic acid which can cause gastrointestinal irritation in pets and humans if consumed raw in quantity. ASPCA does not specifically list Sorbus koehneana. The berries are not palatable raw. Treat as mildly toxic to dogs and cats. 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 koehne's rowan.

What should I do if my dog ate koehne's rowan?

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 koehne's rowan toxic to cats too?

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

What is a dog-safe alternative to koehne's rowan?

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 koehne's rowan pet-safety