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Is Lesser Periwinkle toxic to dogs?

Vinca minor

Toxic to dogs

Yes — lesser periwinkle 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. Vinca minor is listed as toxic by the ASPCA to both dogs and cats. The plant contains vinca alkaloids (vincamine, vinblastine-related compounds) that can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, low blood pressure, neurological signs, and tremors. All parts of the plant are considered toxic. Keep away from pets and supervise grazing animals.

What to do if your dog ate lesser periwinkle

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

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

Is lesser periwinkle toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is lesser periwinkle toxic to dogs?

Yes — lesser periwinkle is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Vinca minor is listed as toxic by the ASPCA to both dogs and cats. The plant contains vinca alkaloids (vincamine, vinblastine-related compounds) that can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, low blood pressure, neurological signs, and tremors. All parts of the plant are considered toxic. Keep away from pets and supervise grazing animals.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats lesser periwinkle?

Vinca minor is listed as toxic by the ASPCA to both dogs and cats. The plant contains vinca alkaloids (vincamine, vinblastine-related compounds) that can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, low blood pressure, neurological signs, and tremors. All parts of the plant are considered toxic. Keep away from pets and supervise grazing 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 lesser periwinkle.

What should I do if my dog ate lesser periwinkle?

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 lesser periwinkle toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Lesser Periwinkle is toxic to cats as well. See the full lesser periwinkle pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to lesser periwinkle?

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 lesser periwinkle pet-safety