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Is Purple Sun African Daisy toxic to dogs?

Osteospermum ecklonis

Mildly toxic to dogs

Mildly. The ASPCA lists purple sun african daisy 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. Osteospermum ecklonis is not listed on the ASPCA Toxic or Non-Toxic database. As a member of Asteraceae it may cause mild skin irritation or gastrointestinal upset in sensitive animals; classified as mildly toxic out of caution.

What to do if your dog ate purple sun african daisy

  1. Remove any plant material from your dog's mouth and move purple sun african daisy 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 purple sun african daisy to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is purple sun african daisy toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is purple sun african daisy toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists purple sun african daisy 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. Osteospermum ecklonis is not listed on the ASPCA Toxic or Non-Toxic database. As a member of Asteraceae it may cause mild skin irritation or gastrointestinal upset in sensitive animals; classified as mildly toxic out of caution.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats purple sun african daisy?

Osteospermum ecklonis is not listed on the ASPCA Toxic or Non-Toxic database. As a member of Asteraceae it may cause mild skin irritation or gastrointestinal upset in sensitive animals; classified as mildly toxic out of caution. 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 purple sun african daisy.

What should I do if my dog ate purple sun african daisy?

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 purple sun african daisy toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Purple Sun African Daisy is mildly toxic to cats as well. See the full purple sun african daisy pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to purple sun african daisy?

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 purple sun african daisy pet-safety