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Is Mountain Pieris toxic to dogs?

Pieris floribunda

Toxic to dogs

Yes — mountain pieris 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 the genus Pieris (and Andromeda Japonica) as toxic to dogs and cats. Pieris floribunda contains the same grayanotoxins in all parts; signs of poisoning include drooling, vomiting, diarrhoea, weakness, abnormal heart rhythm, low blood pressure, and collapse. Keep away from pets and grazing animals.

What to do if your dog ate mountain pieris

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

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

Is mountain pieris toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is mountain pieris toxic to dogs?

Yes — mountain pieris is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. ASPCA-lists the genus Pieris (and Andromeda Japonica) as toxic to dogs and cats. Pieris floribunda contains the same grayanotoxins in all parts; signs of poisoning include drooling, vomiting, diarrhoea, weakness, abnormal heart rhythm, low blood pressure, and collapse. Keep away from pets and grazing animals.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats mountain pieris?

ASPCA-lists the genus Pieris (and Andromeda Japonica) as toxic to dogs and cats. Pieris floribunda contains the same grayanotoxins in all parts; signs of poisoning include drooling, vomiting, diarrhoea, weakness, abnormal heart rhythm, low blood pressure, and collapse. Keep away from pets and grazing animals. 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 mountain pieris.

What should I do if my dog ate mountain pieris?

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 mountain pieris toxic to cats too?

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

What is a dog-safe alternative to mountain pieris?

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 mountain pieris pet-safety