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Is Pelargonium 'Dolly Varden' toxic to dogs?

Pelargonium 'Dolly Varden'

Toxic to dogs

Yes — pelargonium 'dolly varden' 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 Geranium (Pelargonium species) as toxic to cats, dogs and horses. The toxic principles are the essential oils geraniol and linalool; ingestion can cause vomiting, anorexia, depression and dermatitis. Keep this cultivar away from pets.

What to do if your dog ate pelargonium 'dolly varden'

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

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

Is pelargonium 'dolly varden' toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is pelargonium 'dolly varden' toxic to dogs?

Yes — pelargonium 'dolly varden' 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 Geranium (Pelargonium species) as toxic to cats, dogs and horses. The toxic principles are the essential oils geraniol and linalool; ingestion can cause vomiting, anorexia, depression and dermatitis. Keep this cultivar away from pets.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats pelargonium 'dolly varden'?

The ASPCA lists Geranium (Pelargonium species) as toxic to cats, dogs and horses. The toxic principles are the essential oils geraniol and linalool; ingestion can cause vomiting, anorexia, depression and dermatitis. Keep this cultivar 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 pelargonium 'dolly varden'.

What should I do if my dog ate pelargonium 'dolly varden'?

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 pelargonium 'dolly varden' toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Pelargonium 'Dolly Varden' is toxic to cats as well. See the full pelargonium 'dolly varden' pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to pelargonium 'dolly varden'?

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 pelargonium 'dolly varden' pet-safety