Is Mikania ternata toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists mikania ternata 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. Mikania ternata is not individually listed in the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants database, and the genus Mikania is not clearly classified there; treat it as uncertain, exercise caution and verify with a vet before assuming it is pet-safe. Keep it away from pets inclined to nibble trailing foliage.

Mikania ternata is not individually listed in the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants database, and the genus Mikania is not clearly classified there; treat it as uncertain, exercise caution and verify with a vet before assuming it is pet-safe. Keep it away from pets inclined to nibble trailing foliage. 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 mikania ternata.

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.

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Mikania ternata is mildly toxic to cats as well. See the full mikania ternata pet-safety guide for both species.

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.