Pet safety
Is Dorothy's Living Stone toxic to dogs?
Lithops dorotheae
No — dorothy's living stone is listed by the ASPCA as non-toxic to dogs. It is a sensible choice for a home with a dog; a curious nibble will not poison them, though no plant is meant to be eaten. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. The ASPCA lists Lithops species (Living Stones) as non-toxic to cats and dogs. Lithops dorotheae is not individually named but is part of the same genus and is considered safe; the gravel top-dressing is the main physical ingestion hazard.
Is dorothy's living stone toxic to dogs? — FAQ
Is dorothy's living stone toxic to dogs?
No — dorothy's living stone is listed by the ASPCA as non-toxic to dogs. It is a sensible choice for a home with a dog; a curious nibble will not poison them, though no plant is meant to be eaten. The ASPCA lists Lithops species (Living Stones) as non-toxic to cats and dogs. Lithops dorotheae is not individually named but is part of the same genus and is considered safe; the gravel top-dressing is the main physical ingestion hazard.
Is dorothy's living stone safe for dogs?
Yes — the ASPCA lists dorothy's living stone as non-toxic to dogs and dogs. A dog that chews a large amount of any foliage can still get a mild, brief stomach upset, so discourage grazing, but it will not be poisoned.
Is dorothy's living stone toxic to cats too?
The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Dorothy's Living Stone is non-toxic to cats as well. See the full dorothy's living stone pet-safety guide for both species.
What other plants are safe for dogs?
Reliable ASPCA non-toxic picks for a dog home include spider plant, calathea, parlor palm, peperomia, and most true ferns. Browse the best dogs-safe plants list to check more before you buy.
Full dorothy's living stone pet-safety
- Is dorothy's living stone toxic to cats and dogs? — the full guide for both pets
- Is dorothy's living stone toxic to cats?
- Best dogs-safe plants — the full ASPCA non-toxic list
- Complete dorothy's living stone care guide