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Is Yellow Firethorn toxic to dogs?

Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava'

Mildly toxic to dogs

Mildly. The ASPCA lists yellow firethorn 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. Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava' is not individually listed by the ASPCA, but Pyracantha species as a group contain cyanogenic compounds in their berries that can cause gastrointestinal distress in dogs, cats, and horses. Keep pets from consuming fallen berries; the thorns are also a physical hazard.

What to do if your dog ate yellow firethorn

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

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

Is yellow firethorn toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is yellow firethorn toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists yellow firethorn 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. Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava' is not individually listed by the ASPCA, but Pyracantha species as a group contain cyanogenic compounds in their berries that can cause gastrointestinal distress in dogs, cats, and horses. Keep pets from consuming fallen berries; the thorns are also a physical hazard.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats yellow firethorn?

Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava' is not individually listed by the ASPCA, but Pyracantha species as a group contain cyanogenic compounds in their berries that can cause gastrointestinal distress in dogs, cats, and horses. Keep pets from consuming fallen berries; the thorns are also a physical hazard. 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 yellow firethorn.

What should I do if my dog ate yellow firethorn?

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 yellow firethorn toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Yellow Firethorn is mildly toxic to cats as well. See the full yellow firethorn pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to yellow firethorn?

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 yellow firethorn pet-safety