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Is Japanese Pieris 'Mountain Fire' toxic to dogs?

Pieris japonica 'Mountain Fire'

Toxic to dogs

Yes — japanese pieris 'mountain fire' is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. ASPCA lists Pieris (and Andromeda Japonica) as toxic to dogs, cats and horses. All parts, including leaves, flowers and pollen, contain grayanotoxins; ingestion can cause drooling, vomiting, diarrhoea, weakness, cardiac arrhythmia, low blood pressure, collapse and death. Even a few leaves can be serious.

What to do if your dog ate japanese pieris 'mountain fire'

  1. Remove any plant material from your dog's mouth and move japanese pieris 'mountain fire' 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 japanese pieris 'mountain fire' to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is japanese pieris 'mountain fire' toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is japanese pieris 'mountain fire' toxic to dogs?

Yes — japanese pieris 'mountain fire' is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. ASPCA lists Pieris (and Andromeda Japonica) as toxic to dogs, cats and horses. All parts, including leaves, flowers and pollen, contain grayanotoxins; ingestion can cause drooling, vomiting, diarrhoea, weakness, cardiac arrhythmia, low blood pressure, collapse and death. Even a few leaves can be serious.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats japanese pieris 'mountain fire'?

ASPCA lists Pieris (and Andromeda Japonica) as toxic to dogs, cats and horses. All parts, including leaves, flowers and pollen, contain grayanotoxins; ingestion can cause drooling, vomiting, diarrhoea, weakness, cardiac arrhythmia, low blood pressure, collapse and death. Even a few leaves can be serious. 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 japanese pieris 'mountain fire'.

What should I do if my dog ate japanese pieris 'mountain fire'?

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 japanese pieris 'mountain fire' toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Japanese Pieris 'Mountain Fire' is toxic to cats as well. See the full japanese pieris 'mountain fire' pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to japanese pieris 'mountain fire'?

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.

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