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Is Large-Leaved Waterleaf toxic to dogs?

Hydrophyllum macrophyllum

Mildly toxic to dogs

Mildly. The ASPCA lists large-leaved waterleaf 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. Hydrophyllum macrophyllum is not listed in the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. No confirmed toxic principle is documented in horticultural or toxicological sources; the leaves are noted as edible by humans in small quantities when young. Classified mildly-toxic as a precaution given the absence of an explicit ASPCA non-toxic listing; consult a vet if a pet ingests the plant.

What to do if your dog ate large-leaved waterleaf

  1. Remove any plant material from your dog's mouth and move large-leaved waterleaf 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 large-leaved waterleaf to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is large-leaved waterleaf toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is large-leaved waterleaf toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists large-leaved waterleaf 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. Hydrophyllum macrophyllum is not listed in the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. No confirmed toxic principle is documented in horticultural or toxicological sources; the leaves are noted as edible by humans in small quantities when young. Classified mildly-toxic as a precaution given the absence of an explicit ASPCA non-toxic listing; consult a vet if a pet ingests the plant.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats large-leaved waterleaf?

Hydrophyllum macrophyllum is not listed in the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. No confirmed toxic principle is documented in horticultural or toxicological sources; the leaves are noted as edible by humans in small quantities when young. Classified mildly-toxic as a precaution given the absence of an explicit ASPCA non-toxic listing; consult a vet if a pet ingests the 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 large-leaved waterleaf.

What should I do if my dog ate large-leaved waterleaf?

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 large-leaved waterleaf toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Large-Leaved Waterleaf is mildly toxic to cats as well. See the full large-leaved waterleaf pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to large-leaved waterleaf?

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 large-leaved waterleaf pet-safety