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Is Musk Stork's Bill toxic to dogs?

Erodium moschatum

Mildly toxic to dogs

Mildly. The ASPCA lists musk stork's bill 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. Erodium moschatum is not listed by the ASPCA as a toxic plant, and the Erodium genus has no documented toxic principles for cats or dogs. Although the young leaves are eaten by humans, no formal ASPCA 'non-toxic' confirmation exists for this species, warranting a mildly-toxic classification for pets as a precaution. Mild gastrointestinal upset is possible if animals consume foliage.

What to do if your dog ate musk stork's bill

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

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

Is musk stork's bill toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is musk stork's bill toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists musk stork's bill 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. Erodium moschatum is not listed by the ASPCA as a toxic plant, and the Erodium genus has no documented toxic principles for cats or dogs. Although the young leaves are eaten by humans, no formal ASPCA 'non-toxic' confirmation exists for this species, warranting a mildly-toxic classification for pets as a precaution. Mild gastrointestinal upset is possible if animals consume foliage.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats musk stork's bill?

Erodium moschatum is not listed by the ASPCA as a toxic plant, and the Erodium genus has no documented toxic principles for cats or dogs. Although the young leaves are eaten by humans, no formal ASPCA 'non-toxic' confirmation exists for this species, warranting a mildly-toxic classification for pets as a precaution. Mild gastrointestinal upset is possible if animals consume 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 musk stork's bill.

What should I do if my dog ate musk stork's bill?

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 musk stork's bill toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Musk Stork's Bill is mildly toxic to cats as well. See the full musk stork's bill pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to musk stork's bill?

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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