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Is Borchers' Schwantesia toxic to dogs?

Schwantesia borcherdsii

Mildly toxic to dogs

Mildly. The ASPCA lists borchers' schwantesia 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. Schwantesia borcherdsii is not individually listed by the ASPCA. As a member of Aizoaceae, mild irritant compounds may be present; treat as mildly toxic and keep away from pets and children.

What to do if your dog ate borchers' schwantesia

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

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

Is borchers' schwantesia toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is borchers' schwantesia toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists borchers' schwantesia 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. Schwantesia borcherdsii is not individually listed by the ASPCA. As a member of Aizoaceae, mild irritant compounds may be present; treat as mildly toxic and keep away from pets and children.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats borchers' schwantesia?

Schwantesia borcherdsii is not individually listed by the ASPCA. As a member of Aizoaceae, mild irritant compounds may be present; treat as mildly toxic and keep away from 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 borchers' schwantesia.

What should I do if my dog ate borchers' schwantesia?

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 borchers' schwantesia toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Borchers' Schwantesia is mildly toxic to cats as well. See the full borchers' schwantesia pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to borchers' schwantesia?

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 borchers' schwantesia pet-safety