Is Oriental Spruce toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists oriental spruce 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. Picea orientalis is not listed as toxic by ASPCA and is not known to contain significantly harmful compounds. Resins present in the needles and bark may cause mild gastrointestinal irritation if ingested by pets, and the needles can cause physical irritation. Not considered a meaningful poisoning risk but ingestion of plant material is not recommended for cats or dogs.

Picea orientalis is not listed as toxic by ASPCA and is not known to contain significantly harmful compounds. Resins present in the needles and bark may cause mild gastrointestinal irritation if ingested by pets, and the needles can cause physical irritation. Not considered a meaningful poisoning risk but ingestion of plant material is not recommended for cats or dogs. 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 oriental spruce.

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.

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Oriental Spruce is mildly toxic to cats as well. See the full oriental spruce pet-safety guide for both species.

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.