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Is Korean Mulberry toxic to dogs?

Morus australis

Mildly toxic to dogs

Mildly. The ASPCA lists korean mulberry 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. Ripe fruits of Morus australis are edible and widely consumed in East Asia. The white latex sap in unripe fruit, stems, and leaves is a mild irritant. Large quantities of unripe fruit can cause mild gastrointestinal upset (nausea, vomiting) in pets and humans. ASPCA does not individually list Morus australis; based on genus characteristics, unripe fruit and foliage sap should be treated as mildly toxic to pets out of caution.

What to do if your dog ate korean mulberry

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

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

Is korean mulberry toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is korean mulberry toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists korean mulberry 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. Ripe fruits of Morus australis are edible and widely consumed in East Asia. The white latex sap in unripe fruit, stems, and leaves is a mild irritant. Large quantities of unripe fruit can cause mild gastrointestinal upset (nausea, vomiting) in pets and humans. ASPCA does not individually list Morus australis; based on genus characteristics, unripe fruit and foliage sap should be treated as mildly toxic to pets out of caution.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats korean mulberry?

Ripe fruits of Morus australis are edible and widely consumed in East Asia. The white latex sap in unripe fruit, stems, and leaves is a mild irritant. Large quantities of unripe fruit can cause mild gastrointestinal upset (nausea, vomiting) in pets and humans. ASPCA does not individually list Morus australis; based on genus characteristics, unripe fruit and foliage sap should be treated as mildly toxic to pets out of caution. 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 korean mulberry.

What should I do if my dog ate korean mulberry?

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 korean mulberry toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Korean Mulberry is mildly toxic to cats as well. See the full korean mulberry pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to korean mulberry?

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 korean mulberry pet-safety