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Is Orange Star toxic to dogs?

Ornithogalum dubium

Toxic to dogs

Yes — orange star 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 Ornithogalum as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Ornithogalum dubium contains cardiac glycosides and related alkaloids that can cause vomiting, drooling, diarrhoea, and in large doses cardiac arrhythmia; all parts of the plant are potentially harmful.

What to do if your dog ate orange star

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

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

Is orange star toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is orange star toxic to dogs?

Yes — orange star 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 Ornithogalum as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Ornithogalum dubium contains cardiac glycosides and related alkaloids that can cause vomiting, drooling, diarrhoea, and in large doses cardiac arrhythmia; all parts of the plant are potentially harmful.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats orange star?

The ASPCA lists Ornithogalum as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Ornithogalum dubium contains cardiac glycosides and related alkaloids that can cause vomiting, drooling, diarrhoea, and in large doses cardiac arrhythmia; all parts of the plant are potentially harmful. 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 orange star.

What should I do if my dog ate orange star?

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 orange star toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Orange Star is toxic to cats as well. See the full orange star pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to orange star?

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 orange star pet-safety