Is Painted Lady sweet pea toxic to dogs?

Yes — painted lady sweet pea is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Lathyrus odoratus 'Painted Lady', like all sweet pea cultivars, contains lathyrogenic aminonitriles concentrated in seeds and pods. The ASPCA lists Lathyrus odoratus as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Seeds and pods must be kept away from pets. The flowers and foliage pose minimal risk from casual contact, but ingestion — particularly of seeds — should be prevented.

Lathyrus odoratus 'Painted Lady', like all sweet pea cultivars, contains lathyrogenic aminonitriles concentrated in seeds and pods. The ASPCA lists Lathyrus odoratus as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Seeds and pods must be kept away from pets. The flowers and foliage pose minimal risk from casual contact, but ingestion — particularly of seeds — should be prevented. 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 painted lady sweet pea.

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: Painted Lady sweet pea is toxic to cats as well. See the full painted lady sweet pea 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.