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Is Oriental Poppy 'Patty's Plum' toxic to dogs?

Papaver orientale

Toxic to dogs

Yes — oriental poppy 'patty's plum' 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. Papaver orientale contains opioid alkaloids (including thebaine). The ASPCA lists Papaver species as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses, with potential effects including sedation, respiratory depression, and gastrointestinal distress. All parts are toxic; sap is a skin and eye irritant.

What to do if your dog ate oriental poppy 'patty's plum'

  1. Remove any plant material from your dog's mouth and move oriental poppy 'patty's plum' 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 oriental poppy 'patty's plum' to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is oriental poppy 'patty's plum' toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is oriental poppy 'patty's plum' toxic to dogs?

Yes — oriental poppy 'patty's plum' is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Papaver orientale contains opioid alkaloids (including thebaine). The ASPCA lists Papaver species as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses, with potential effects including sedation, respiratory depression, and gastrointestinal distress. All parts are toxic; sap is a skin and eye irritant.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats oriental poppy 'patty's plum'?

Papaver orientale contains opioid alkaloids (including thebaine). The ASPCA lists Papaver species as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses, with potential effects including sedation, respiratory depression, and gastrointestinal distress. All parts are toxic; sap is a skin and eye irritant. 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 oriental poppy 'patty's plum'.

What should I do if my dog ate oriental poppy 'patty's plum'?

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 oriental poppy 'patty's plum' toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Oriental Poppy 'Patty's Plum' is toxic to cats as well. See the full oriental poppy 'patty's plum' pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to oriental poppy 'patty's plum'?

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.

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