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Is Persian Jewels love-in-a-mist toxic to dogs?

Nigella damascena 'Persian Jewels'

Mildly toxic to dogs

Mildly. The ASPCA lists persian jewels love-in-a-mist 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. Seeds of Nigella damascena contain damascenine and related alkaloids that are toxic if ingested in quantity. Not individually ASPCA-listed. Foliage is low-risk but seeds should be kept away from pets and children.

What to do if your dog ate persian jewels love-in-a-mist

  1. Remove any plant material from your dog's mouth and move persian jewels love-in-a-mist 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 persian jewels love-in-a-mist to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is persian jewels love-in-a-mist toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is persian jewels love-in-a-mist toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists persian jewels love-in-a-mist 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. Seeds of Nigella damascena contain damascenine and related alkaloids that are toxic if ingested in quantity. Not individually ASPCA-listed. Foliage is low-risk but seeds should be kept away from pets and children.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats persian jewels love-in-a-mist?

Seeds of Nigella damascena contain damascenine and related alkaloids that are toxic if ingested in quantity. Not individually ASPCA-listed. Foliage is low-risk but seeds should be kept away from pets and children. 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 persian jewels love-in-a-mist.

What should I do if my dog ate persian jewels love-in-a-mist?

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 persian jewels love-in-a-mist toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Persian Jewels love-in-a-mist is mildly toxic to cats as well. See the full persian jewels love-in-a-mist pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to persian jewels love-in-a-mist?

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 persian jewels love-in-a-mist pet-safety