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Is Pumila Pampas Grass toxic to dogs?

Cortaderia selloana 'Pumila'

Mildly toxic to dogs

Mildly. The ASPCA lists pumila pampas grass 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. Cortaderia selloana is not individually listed by ASPCA as toxic, but the extremely sharp-edged leaves can cause lacerations to pets and children. Ingestion may cause mild gastrointestinal irritation. Keep pets away from the foliage.

What to do if your dog ate pumila pampas grass

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

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

Is pumila pampas grass toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is pumila pampas grass toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists pumila pampas grass 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. Cortaderia selloana is not individually listed by ASPCA as toxic, but the extremely sharp-edged leaves can cause lacerations to pets and children. Ingestion may cause mild gastrointestinal irritation. Keep pets away from the foliage.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats pumila pampas grass?

Cortaderia selloana is not individually listed by ASPCA as toxic, but the extremely sharp-edged leaves can cause lacerations to pets and children. Ingestion may cause mild gastrointestinal irritation. Keep pets away from the foliage. 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 pumila pampas grass.

What should I do if my dog ate pumila pampas grass?

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 pumila pampas grass toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Pumila Pampas Grass is mildly toxic to cats as well. See the full pumila pampas grass pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to pumila pampas grass?

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 pumila pampas grass pet-safety