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Is Purple Queen bougainvillea toxic to dogs?

Bougainvillea 'Purple Queen'

Mildly toxic to dogs

Mildly. The ASPCA lists purple queen bougainvillea 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. ASPCA lists Bougainvillea as mildly toxic to dogs and cats. Contact with the sap may cause skin irritation; ingestion of leaves or bracts can result in mild gastrointestinal upset. Sharp thorns also pose a physical hazard. Seek veterinary advice if a pet consumes a significant quantity.

What to do if your dog ate purple queen bougainvillea

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

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

Is purple queen bougainvillea toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is purple queen bougainvillea toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists purple queen bougainvillea 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. ASPCA lists Bougainvillea as mildly toxic to dogs and cats. Contact with the sap may cause skin irritation; ingestion of leaves or bracts can result in mild gastrointestinal upset. Sharp thorns also pose a physical hazard. Seek veterinary advice if a pet consumes a significant quantity.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats purple queen bougainvillea?

ASPCA lists Bougainvillea as mildly toxic to dogs and cats. Contact with the sap may cause skin irritation; ingestion of leaves or bracts can result in mild gastrointestinal upset. Sharp thorns also pose a physical hazard. Seek veterinary advice if a pet consumes 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 purple queen bougainvillea.

What should I do if my dog ate purple queen bougainvillea?

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 purple queen bougainvillea toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Purple Queen bougainvillea is mildly toxic to cats as well. See the full purple queen bougainvillea pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to purple queen bougainvillea?

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 purple queen bougainvillea pet-safety