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Is Pink Bower Vine toxic to dogs?

Pandorea jasminoides 'Rosea'

Mildly toxic to dogs

Mildly. The ASPCA lists pink bower vine 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. Same as the species Pandorea jasminoides. Not individually listed by ASPCA; no documented systemic toxin is known for this genus, but ingestion by pets or children is not recommended as a precaution. Mild gastrointestinal irritation is possible.

What to do if your dog ate pink bower vine

  1. Remove any plant material from your dog's mouth and move pink bower vine 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 in the US, or Animal PoisonLine on 01202 509 000 in the UK and follow their advice.
  5. Bring a leaf or photo of pink bower vine to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

General guidance, not veterinary advice. If you think your dog has eaten pink bower vine, contact your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 in the US, or Animal PoisonLine on 01202 509 000 in the UK — do not wait for symptoms to worsen.

Is pink bower vine toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is pink bower vine toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists pink bower vine 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. Same as the species Pandorea jasminoides. Not individually listed by ASPCA; no documented systemic toxin is known for this genus, but ingestion by pets or children is not recommended as a precaution. Mild gastrointestinal irritation is possible.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats pink bower vine?

Same as the species Pandorea jasminoides. Not individually listed by ASPCA; no documented systemic toxin is known for this genus, but ingestion by pets or children is not recommended as a precaution. Mild gastrointestinal irritation is possible. 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 pink bower vine.

What should I do if my dog ate pink bower vine?

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 in the US, or Animal PoisonLine on 01202 509 000 in the UK and follow their advice; a leaf or photo helps the vet treat it correctly.

Is pink bower vine toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Pink Bower Vine is mildly toxic to cats as well. See the full pink bower vine pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to pink bower vine?

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.

Type any plant to see what the ASPCA says about it and your dog.

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