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Is Painted Trillium toxic to dogs?

Trillium undulatum

Mildly toxic to dogs

Mildly. The ASPCA lists painted trillium 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. Trillium undulatum is not individually listed by the ASPCA. As with other Trillium species, roots and berries may contain irritating compounds (possibly steroidal saponins). Exercise caution and keep pets and children from ingesting any part. Consult ASPCA Animal Poison Control (888-426-4435) if ingestion occurs.

What to do if your dog ate painted trillium

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

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

Is painted trillium toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is painted trillium toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists painted trillium 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. Trillium undulatum is not individually listed by the ASPCA. As with other Trillium species, roots and berries may contain irritating compounds (possibly steroidal saponins). Exercise caution and keep pets and children from ingesting any part. Consult ASPCA Animal Poison Control (888-426-4435) if ingestion occurs.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats painted trillium?

Trillium undulatum is not individually listed by the ASPCA. As with other Trillium species, roots and berries may contain irritating compounds (possibly steroidal saponins). Exercise caution and keep pets and children from ingesting any part. Consult ASPCA Animal Poison Control (888-426-4435) if ingestion occurs. 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 trillium.

What should I do if my dog ate painted trillium?

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 painted trillium toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Painted Trillium is mildly toxic to cats as well. See the full painted trillium pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to painted trillium?

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 painted trillium pet-safety