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Is Pink Senecio toxic to dogs?

Senecio glastifolius

Toxic to dogs

Yes — pink senecio 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. As a member of the Senecio genus, S. glastifolius contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids that are hepatotoxic to dogs and cats. The ASPCA classifies Senecio species as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses; symptoms include vomiting, diarrhoea, drooling, abdominal pain, and progressive liver damage with repeated exposure.

What to do if your dog ate pink senecio

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

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

Is pink senecio toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is pink senecio toxic to dogs?

Yes — pink senecio is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. As a member of the Senecio genus, S. glastifolius contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids that are hepatotoxic to dogs and cats. The ASPCA classifies Senecio species as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses; symptoms include vomiting, diarrhoea, drooling, abdominal pain, and progressive liver damage with repeated exposure.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats pink senecio?

As a member of the Senecio genus, S. glastifolius contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids that are hepatotoxic to dogs and cats. The ASPCA classifies Senecio species as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses; symptoms include vomiting, diarrhoea, drooling, abdominal pain, and progressive liver damage with repeated exposure. 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 senecio.

What should I do if my dog ate pink senecio?

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 pink senecio toxic to cats too?

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

What is a dog-safe alternative to pink senecio?

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 pink senecio pet-safety