Pet safety
Is Pink Spur Flower toxic to dogs?
Plectranthus ecklonii
Mildly. The ASPCA lists pink spur flower 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. Not individually listed by ASPCA. Contains aromatic essential oils typical of the Lamiaceae family; ingestion may cause mild vomiting or gastrointestinal upset in cats and dogs. Consult a vet if a pet ingests a significant quantity.
What to do if your dog ate pink spur flower
- Remove any plant material from your dog's mouth and move pink spur flower out of reach.
- Note how much was eaten and when, and watch for drooling, vomiting, or lethargy.
- Do not induce vomiting unless a vet or poison-control specialist instructs you 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.
- Bring a leaf or photo of pink spur flower to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.
General guidance, not veterinary advice. If you think your dog has eaten pink spur flower, 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 spur flower toxic to dogs? — FAQ
Is pink spur flower toxic to dogs?
Mildly. The ASPCA lists pink spur flower 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. Not individually listed by ASPCA. Contains aromatic essential oils typical of the Lamiaceae family; ingestion may cause mild vomiting or gastrointestinal upset in cats and dogs. Consult a vet if a pet ingests a significant quantity.
What are the symptoms if a dog eats pink spur flower?
Not individually listed by ASPCA. Contains aromatic essential oils typical of the Lamiaceae family; ingestion may cause mild vomiting or gastrointestinal upset in cats and dogs. Consult a vet if a pet ingests a significant quantity. 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 spur flower.
What should I do if my dog ate pink spur flower?
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 spur flower toxic to cats too?
The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Pink Spur Flower is mildly toxic to cats as well. See the full pink spur flower pet-safety guide for both species.
What is a dog-safe alternative to pink spur flower?
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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- My dog ate pink spur flower — emergency steps
- Best dogs-safe plants — the full ASPCA non-toxic list
- Complete pink spur flower care guide
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