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Is Roman Chamomile toxic to dogs?

Chamaemelum nobile

Toxic to dogs

Yes — roman chamomile 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. ASPCA-listed as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses (entry: Roman Chamomile, Chamaemelum nobile). Toxic principles include volatile oil, bisabolol, chamazulene, anthemic acid, and tannic acid. Signs include contact dermatitis, vomiting, diarrhoea, anorexia, and allergic reactions; chronic exposure may cause bleeding tendencies.

What to do if your dog ate roman chamomile

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

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

Is roman chamomile toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is roman chamomile toxic to dogs?

Yes — roman chamomile is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. ASPCA-listed as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses (entry: Roman Chamomile, Chamaemelum nobile). Toxic principles include volatile oil, bisabolol, chamazulene, anthemic acid, and tannic acid. Signs include contact dermatitis, vomiting, diarrhoea, anorexia, and allergic reactions; chronic exposure may cause bleeding tendencies.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats roman chamomile?

ASPCA-listed as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses (entry: Roman Chamomile, Chamaemelum nobile). Toxic principles include volatile oil, bisabolol, chamazulene, anthemic acid, and tannic acid. Signs include contact dermatitis, vomiting, diarrhoea, anorexia, and allergic reactions; chronic exposure may cause bleeding tendencies. 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 roman chamomile.

What should I do if my dog ate roman chamomile?

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 roman chamomile toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Roman Chamomile is toxic to cats as well. See the full roman chamomile pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to roman chamomile?

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 roman chamomile pet-safety