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Is Pineapple Mint toxic to dogs?

Mentha suaveolens 'Variegata'

Mildly toxic to dogs

Mildly. The ASPCA lists pineapple mint 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. The ASPCA lists Mentha sp. (mint) as toxic to cats and dogs, with essential oils as the toxic principle causing gastrointestinal signs (vomiting, diarrhoea) upon large ingestion. Pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium) is severely toxic; M. suaveolens 'Variegata' is lower risk in small amounts but should be kept away from pets as a precaution.

What to do if your dog ate pineapple mint

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

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

Is pineapple mint toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is pineapple mint toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists pineapple mint 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. The ASPCA lists Mentha sp. (mint) as toxic to cats and dogs, with essential oils as the toxic principle causing gastrointestinal signs (vomiting, diarrhoea) upon large ingestion. Pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium) is severely toxic; M. suaveolens 'Variegata' is lower risk in small amounts but should be kept away from pets as a precaution.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats pineapple mint?

The ASPCA lists Mentha sp. (mint) as toxic to cats and dogs, with essential oils as the toxic principle causing gastrointestinal signs (vomiting, diarrhoea) upon large ingestion. Pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium) is severely toxic; M. suaveolens 'Variegata' is lower risk in small amounts but should be kept away from pets as a precaution. 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 pineapple mint.

What should I do if my dog ate pineapple mint?

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 pineapple mint toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Pineapple Mint is mildly toxic to cats as well. See the full pineapple mint pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to pineapple mint?

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 pineapple mint pet-safety