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Is Quercus coccinea toxic to dogs?

Quercus coccinea

Toxic to dogs

Yes — quercus coccinea is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. Toxic to dogs and cats. The ASPCA lists oak (Quercus) as toxic; the toxic principles are tannins concentrated in buds, young foliage and acorns. Ingestion can cause vomiting, abdominal pain and diarrhoea (sometimes bloody), with possible liver and kidney effects after large or repeated consumption.

What to do if your dog ate quercus coccinea

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

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

Is quercus coccinea toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is quercus coccinea toxic to dogs?

Yes — quercus coccinea is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Toxic to dogs and cats. The ASPCA lists oak (Quercus) as toxic; the toxic principles are tannins concentrated in buds, young foliage and acorns. Ingestion can cause vomiting, abdominal pain and diarrhoea (sometimes bloody), with possible liver and kidney effects after large or repeated consumption.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats quercus coccinea?

Toxic to dogs and cats. The ASPCA lists oak (Quercus) as toxic; the toxic principles are tannins concentrated in buds, young foliage and acorns. Ingestion can cause vomiting, abdominal pain and diarrhoea (sometimes bloody), with possible liver and kidney effects after large or repeated consumption. 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 quercus coccinea.

What should I do if my dog ate quercus coccinea?

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 quercus coccinea toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Quercus coccinea is toxic to cats as well. See the full quercus coccinea pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to quercus coccinea?

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 quercus coccinea pet-safety