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Is Maple-Leaved Waterleaf toxic to dogs?

Hydrophyllum canadense

Mildly toxic to dogs

Mildly. The ASPCA lists maple-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 canadense is not listed in the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. No known toxic principle is documented in horticultural or toxicological references. Classified mildly-toxic as a precaution given the absence of confirmed ASPCA non-toxic listing; seek veterinary advice if a pet ingests significant quantities.

What to do if your dog ate maple-leaved waterleaf

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

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

Is maple-leaved waterleaf toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is maple-leaved waterleaf toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists maple-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 canadense is not listed in the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. No known toxic principle is documented in horticultural or toxicological references. Classified mildly-toxic as a precaution given the absence of confirmed ASPCA non-toxic listing; seek veterinary advice if a pet ingests significant quantities.

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

Hydrophyllum canadense is not listed in the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. No known toxic principle is documented in horticultural or toxicological references. Classified mildly-toxic as a precaution given the absence of confirmed ASPCA non-toxic listing; seek veterinary advice if a pet ingests significant quantities. 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 maple-leaved waterleaf.

What should I do if my dog ate maple-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 maple-leaved waterleaf toxic to cats too?

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

What is a dog-safe alternative to maple-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 maple-leaved waterleaf pet-safety