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Is Miss Jekyll love-in-a-mist toxic to dogs?

Nigella damascena 'Miss Jekyll'

Mildly toxic to dogs

Mildly. The ASPCA lists miss jekyll love-in-a-mist 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. Nigella damascena seeds contain alkaloids (including damascenine) and are regarded as toxic if consumed in significant quantities. Not individually listed by the ASPCA, but seeds should be kept away from pets and children. Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal distress.

What to do if your dog ate miss jekyll love-in-a-mist

  1. Remove any plant material from your dog's mouth and move miss jekyll love-in-a-mist 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 miss jekyll love-in-a-mist to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is miss jekyll love-in-a-mist toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is miss jekyll love-in-a-mist toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists miss jekyll love-in-a-mist 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. Nigella damascena seeds contain alkaloids (including damascenine) and are regarded as toxic if consumed in significant quantities. Not individually listed by the ASPCA, but seeds should be kept away from pets and children. Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal distress.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats miss jekyll love-in-a-mist?

Nigella damascena seeds contain alkaloids (including damascenine) and are regarded as toxic if consumed in significant quantities. Not individually listed by the ASPCA, but seeds should be kept away from pets and children. Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal distress. 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 miss jekyll love-in-a-mist.

What should I do if my dog ate miss jekyll love-in-a-mist?

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 miss jekyll love-in-a-mist toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Miss Jekyll love-in-a-mist is mildly toxic to cats as well. See the full miss jekyll love-in-a-mist pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to miss jekyll love-in-a-mist?

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 miss jekyll love-in-a-mist pet-safety