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Is Noble Aeonium toxic to dogs?

Aeonium nobile

Mildly toxic to dogs

Mildly. The ASPCA lists noble aeonium 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. Aeonium species are listed by the ASPCA as mildly toxic to dogs and cats. The specific toxic principle in Aeonium nobile is not fully characterised. Ingestion may cause mild vomiting or gastrointestinal upset.

What to do if your dog ate noble aeonium

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

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

Is noble aeonium toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is noble aeonium toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists noble aeonium 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. Aeonium species are listed by the ASPCA as mildly toxic to dogs and cats. The specific toxic principle in Aeonium nobile is not fully characterised. Ingestion may cause mild vomiting or gastrointestinal upset.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats noble aeonium?

Aeonium species are listed by the ASPCA as mildly toxic to dogs and cats. The specific toxic principle in Aeonium nobile is not fully characterised. Ingestion may cause mild vomiting or gastrointestinal upset. 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 noble aeonium.

What should I do if my dog ate noble aeonium?

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 noble aeonium toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Noble Aeonium is mildly toxic to cats as well. See the full noble aeonium pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to noble aeonium?

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 noble aeonium pet-safety