Pet safety
Is Lavandin toxic to dogs?
Lavandula × intermedia
Yes — lavandin is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. The ASPCA lists Lavender (Lavandula) as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. The toxic principles are linalool and linalyl acetate, which cause nausea, vomiting, and reduced appetite; concentrated essential oil is far more dangerous, and cats are especially sensitive. Keep pets from grazing it and never apply lavender oil to animals.
What to do if your dog ate lavandin
- Remove any plant material from your dog's mouth and move lavandin out of reach.
- Note how much was eaten and when, and watch for drooling, vomiting, or lethargy.
- Do not induce vomiting unless a vet or poison-control specialist instructs you 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.
- Bring a leaf or photo of lavandin to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.
General guidance, not veterinary advice. If you think your dog has eaten lavandin, contact 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 — do not wait for symptoms to worsen.
Is lavandin toxic to dogs? — FAQ
Is lavandin toxic to dogs?
Yes — lavandin is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. The ASPCA lists Lavender (Lavandula) as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. The toxic principles are linalool and linalyl acetate, which cause nausea, vomiting, and reduced appetite; concentrated essential oil is far more dangerous, and cats are especially sensitive. Keep pets from grazing it and never apply lavender oil to animals.
What are the symptoms if a dog eats lavandin?
The ASPCA lists Lavender (Lavandula) as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. The toxic principles are linalool and linalyl acetate, which cause nausea, vomiting, and reduced appetite; concentrated essential oil is far more dangerous, and cats are especially sensitive. Keep pets from grazing it and never apply lavender oil to animals. 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 lavandin.
What should I do if my dog ate lavandin?
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.
Is lavandin toxic to cats too?
The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Lavandin is toxic to cats as well. See the full lavandin pet-safety guide for both species.
What is a dog-safe alternative to lavandin?
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.
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Full lavandin pet-safety
- Is lavandin toxic to dogs? — our other guide for the same plant
- Is lavandin toxic to cats and dogs? — the full guide for both pets
- Is lavandin toxic to cats?
- My dog ate lavandin — emergency steps
- Best dogs-safe plants — the full ASPCA non-toxic list
- Complete lavandin care guide
- Best plant app for pet owners — which apps actually flag ASPCA toxicity before you buy the plant
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