Pet safety
Is Andre's Pitcairnia toxic to dogs?
Pitcairnia andreana
No — andre's pitcairnia is listed by the ASPCA as non-toxic to dogs. It is a sensible choice for a home with a dog; a curious nibble will not poison them, though no plant is meant to be eaten. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. Pitcairnia andreana is not individually listed by the ASPCA. The genus belongs to Bromeliaceae; related genera including Guzmania, Vriesea, and Aechmea are listed as non-toxic to cats and dogs by the ASPCA, and no toxic compounds are known in Pitcairnia species.
Is andre's pitcairnia toxic to dogs? — FAQ
Is andre's pitcairnia toxic to dogs?
No — andre's pitcairnia is listed by the ASPCA as non-toxic to dogs. It is a sensible choice for a home with a dog; a curious nibble will not poison them, though no plant is meant to be eaten. Pitcairnia andreana is not individually listed by the ASPCA. The genus belongs to Bromeliaceae; related genera including Guzmania, Vriesea, and Aechmea are listed as non-toxic to cats and dogs by the ASPCA, and no toxic compounds are known in Pitcairnia species.
Is andre's pitcairnia safe for dogs?
Yes — the ASPCA lists andre's pitcairnia as non-toxic to dogs and dogs. A dog that chews a large amount of any foliage can still get a mild, brief stomach upset, so discourage grazing, but it will not be poisoned.
Is andre's pitcairnia toxic to cats too?
The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Andre's Pitcairnia is non-toxic to cats as well. See the full andre's pitcairnia pet-safety guide for both species.
What other plants are safe for dogs?
Reliable ASPCA non-toxic picks for a dog home include spider plant, calathea, parlor palm, peperomia, and most true ferns. Browse the best dogs-safe plants list to check more before you buy.
Full andre's pitcairnia pet-safety
- Is andre's pitcairnia toxic to cats and dogs? — the full guide for both pets
- Is andre's pitcairnia toxic to cats?
- Best dogs-safe plants — the full ASPCA non-toxic list
- Complete andre's pitcairnia care guide