Is Lauren's Grape peony poppy toxic to dogs?

Yes — lauren's grape peony poppy is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. As a cultivar of Papaver somniferum, Lauren's Grape shares the same alkaloid profile — morphine, codeine, thebaine, and related isoquinolines — in all plant parts, with highest concentrations in the latex and unripe seed pods. ASPCA lists Papaver somniferum as toxic to dogs and cats; symptoms of ingestion include CNS depression, sedation, ataxia, and respiratory depression. Seek immediate veterinary care if ingestion is suspected.

As a cultivar of Papaver somniferum, Lauren's Grape shares the same alkaloid profile — morphine, codeine, thebaine, and related isoquinolines — in all plant parts, with highest concentrations in the latex and unripe seed pods. ASPCA lists Papaver somniferum as toxic to dogs and cats; symptoms of ingestion include CNS depression, sedation, ataxia, and respiratory depression. Seek immediate veterinary care if ingestion is suspected. 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 lauren's grape peony poppy.

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 in the US, or Animal PoisonLine on 01202 509 000 in the UK and follow their advice; a leaf or photo helps the vet treat it correctly.

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Lauren's Grape peony poppy is toxic to cats as well. See the full lauren's grape peony poppy pet-safety guide for both species.

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.