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Is Pogostemon erectus toxic to dogs?

Pogostemon erectus

Mildly toxic to dogs

Mildly. The ASPCA lists pogostemon erectus 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. Pogostemon erectus is not individually listed on the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants database, and the genus is not classified by the ASPCA. Treat as an unverified plant; keep pets from grazing aquarium plants and verify with a vet if ingestion occurs.

What to do if your dog ate pogostemon erectus

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

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

Is pogostemon erectus toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is pogostemon erectus toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists pogostemon erectus 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. Pogostemon erectus is not individually listed on the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants database, and the genus is not classified by the ASPCA. Treat as an unverified plant; keep pets from grazing aquarium plants and verify with a vet if ingestion occurs.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats pogostemon erectus?

Pogostemon erectus is not individually listed on the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants database, and the genus is not classified by the ASPCA. Treat as an unverified plant; keep pets from grazing aquarium plants and verify with a vet if ingestion occurs. 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 pogostemon erectus.

What should I do if my dog ate pogostemon erectus?

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 pogostemon erectus toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Pogostemon erectus is mildly toxic to cats as well. See the full pogostemon erectus pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to pogostemon erectus?

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 pogostemon erectus pet-safety