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Is Ohio Spiderwort toxic to dogs?

Tradescantia ohiensis

Mildly toxic to dogs

Mildly. The ASPCA lists ohio spiderwort 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. T. ohiensis is not individually listed on the ASPCA toxic plant database, but the genus includes Tradescantia fluminensis (Inch Plant), which ASPCA classifies as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses (causing dermatitis). Sap of native spiderworts can cause skin and eye irritation in some individuals and mild gastrointestinal upset if ingested by pets; treat as mildly toxic and keep pets from chewing plants.

What to do if your dog ate ohio spiderwort

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

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

Is ohio spiderwort toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is ohio spiderwort toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists ohio spiderwort 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. T. ohiensis is not individually listed on the ASPCA toxic plant database, but the genus includes Tradescantia fluminensis (Inch Plant), which ASPCA classifies as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses (causing dermatitis). Sap of native spiderworts can cause skin and eye irritation in some individuals and mild gastrointestinal upset if ingested by pets; treat as mildly toxic and keep pets from chewing plants.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats ohio spiderwort?

T. ohiensis is not individually listed on the ASPCA toxic plant database, but the genus includes Tradescantia fluminensis (Inch Plant), which ASPCA classifies as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses (causing dermatitis). Sap of native spiderworts can cause skin and eye irritation in some individuals and mild gastrointestinal upset if ingested by pets; treat as mildly toxic and keep pets from chewing plants. 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 ohio spiderwort.

What should I do if my dog ate ohio spiderwort?

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 ohio spiderwort toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Ohio Spiderwort is mildly toxic to cats as well. See the full ohio spiderwort pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to ohio spiderwort?

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 ohio spiderwort pet-safety