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Is Pelargonium quercifolium toxic to dogs?

Pelargonium quercifolium

Toxic to dogs

Yes — pelargonium quercifolium 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 Scented Geranium (Pelargonium sp.) as toxic to cats and dogs, with cats most sensitive; the toxic principle is the leaf essential oils. Ingestion usually causes vomiting and anorexia, with muscle weakness, depression or hypothermia in larger exposures. Keep out of reach of pets.

What to do if your dog ate pelargonium quercifolium

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

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

Is pelargonium quercifolium toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is pelargonium quercifolium toxic to dogs?

Yes — pelargonium quercifolium 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 Scented Geranium (Pelargonium sp.) as toxic to cats and dogs, with cats most sensitive; the toxic principle is the leaf essential oils. Ingestion usually causes vomiting and anorexia, with muscle weakness, depression or hypothermia in larger exposures. Keep out of reach of pets.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats pelargonium quercifolium?

The ASPCA lists Scented Geranium (Pelargonium sp.) as toxic to cats and dogs, with cats most sensitive; the toxic principle is the leaf essential oils. Ingestion usually causes vomiting and anorexia, with muscle weakness, depression or hypothermia in larger exposures. Keep out of reach of 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 quercifolium.

What should I do if my dog ate pelargonium quercifolium?

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 quercifolium toxic to cats too?

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

What is a dog-safe alternative to pelargonium quercifolium?

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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