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Is Pelargonium echinatum toxic to dogs?

Pelargonium echinatum

Toxic to dogs

Yes — pelargonium echinatum 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 classifies Geranium (Pelargonium species) as toxic to cats, dogs and horses; as a Pelargonium, P. echinatum falls under this listing. The toxic principles are geraniol and linalool, with signs including vomiting, anorexia, depression and dermatitis. Keep away from pets.

What to do if your dog ate pelargonium echinatum

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

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

Is pelargonium echinatum toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is pelargonium echinatum toxic to dogs?

Yes — pelargonium echinatum is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. The ASPCA classifies Geranium (Pelargonium species) as toxic to cats, dogs and horses; as a Pelargonium, P. echinatum falls under this listing. The toxic principles are geraniol and linalool, with signs including vomiting, anorexia, depression and dermatitis. Keep away from pets.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats pelargonium echinatum?

The ASPCA classifies Geranium (Pelargonium species) as toxic to cats, dogs and horses; as a Pelargonium, P. echinatum falls under this listing. The toxic principles are geraniol and linalool, with signs including vomiting, anorexia, depression and dermatitis. Keep 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 echinatum.

What should I do if my dog ate pelargonium echinatum?

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 echinatum toxic to cats too?

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

What is a dog-safe alternative to pelargonium echinatum?

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 echinatum pet-safety