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Is Old Gold Juniper toxic to dogs?

Juniperus chinensis 'Old Gold'

Toxic to dogs

Yes — old gold juniper 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. The ASPCA lists Juniperus / juniper as toxic to cats and dogs. Foliage and berries contain volatile oils that can cause vomiting, diarrhoea and kidney irritation when eaten. Keep pets from grazing the plant and contact a vet if ingestion occurs.

What to do if your dog ate old gold juniper

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

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

Is old gold juniper toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is old gold juniper toxic to dogs?

Yes — old gold juniper is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. The ASPCA lists Juniperus / juniper as toxic to cats and dogs. Foliage and berries contain volatile oils that can cause vomiting, diarrhoea and kidney irritation when eaten. Keep pets from grazing the plant and contact a vet if ingestion occurs.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats old gold juniper?

The ASPCA lists Juniperus / juniper as toxic to cats and dogs. Foliage and berries contain volatile oils that can cause vomiting, diarrhoea and kidney irritation when eaten. Keep pets from grazing the plant and contact a vet if ingestion occurs. 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 old gold juniper.

What should I do if my dog ate old gold juniper?

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 old gold juniper toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Old Gold Juniper is toxic to cats as well. See the full old gold juniper pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to old gold juniper?

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 old gold juniper pet-safety