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Is Muir's Rhinephyllum toxic to dogs?

Rhinephyllum muirii

Mildly toxic to dogs

Mildly. The ASPCA lists muir's rhinephyllum 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. Rhinephyllum muirii is not individually listed by the ASPCA. No toxicology data is available for this rare genus; it is conservatively rated mildly-toxic. Keep out of reach of pets and children.

What to do if your dog ate muir's rhinephyllum

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

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

Is muir's rhinephyllum toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is muir's rhinephyllum toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists muir's rhinephyllum 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. Rhinephyllum muirii is not individually listed by the ASPCA. No toxicology data is available for this rare genus; it is conservatively rated mildly-toxic. Keep out of reach of pets and children.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats muir's rhinephyllum?

Rhinephyllum muirii is not individually listed by the ASPCA. No toxicology data is available for this rare genus; it is conservatively rated mildly-toxic. Keep out of reach of pets and children. 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 muir's rhinephyllum.

What should I do if my dog ate muir's rhinephyllum?

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 muir's rhinephyllum toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Muir's Rhinephyllum is mildly toxic to cats as well. See the full muir's rhinephyllum pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to muir's rhinephyllum?

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 muir's rhinephyllum pet-safety