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Is Giant Chincherinchee toxic to dogs?

Ornithogalum saundersiae

Toxic to dogs

Yes — giant chincherinchee 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 saundersiae contains cardiac glycosides throughout the plant; ingestion can cause gastrointestinal distress, drooling, and cardiac disturbance. All parts, including the cut stems in a vase, should be kept away from pets.

What to do if your dog ate giant chincherinchee

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

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

Is giant chincherinchee toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is giant chincherinchee toxic to dogs?

Yes — giant chincherinchee 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 saundersiae contains cardiac glycosides throughout the plant; ingestion can cause gastrointestinal distress, drooling, and cardiac disturbance. All parts, including the cut stems in a vase, should be kept away from pets.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats giant chincherinchee?

The ASPCA lists Ornithogalum as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Ornithogalum saundersiae contains cardiac glycosides throughout the plant; ingestion can cause gastrointestinal distress, drooling, and cardiac disturbance. All parts, including the cut stems in a vase, should be kept away from pets. 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 giant chincherinchee.

What should I do if my dog ate giant chincherinchee?

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 giant chincherinchee toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Giant Chincherinchee is toxic to cats as well. See the full giant chincherinchee pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to giant chincherinchee?

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 giant chincherinchee pet-safety