Is Prince of Wales Juniper toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists prince of wales juniper 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. Juniperus is not individually listed by the ASPCA, so a pet-safe label cannot be asserted; treat with caution and verify with a vet. The foliage and berries contain mildly irritant oils that can cause vomiting or diarrhoea if eaten. Considered low risk but not confirmed non-toxic.

Juniperus is not individually listed by the ASPCA, so a pet-safe label cannot be asserted; treat with caution and verify with a vet. The foliage and berries contain mildly irritant oils that can cause vomiting or diarrhoea if eaten. Considered low risk but not confirmed non-toxic. 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 prince of wales juniper.

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.

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Prince of Wales Juniper is mildly toxic to cats as well. See the full prince of wales juniper pet-safety guide for both species.

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.