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Is Scottish Heath toxic to dogs?

Daboecia × scotica

Mildly toxic to dogs

Mildly. The ASPCA lists scottish heath 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. Daboecia × scotica is not listed in the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. As a hybrid within the Ericaceae family, which includes grayanotoxin-containing genera, it is classified here as mildly-toxic as a precautionary measure. Contact a vet promptly if a pet ingests any part of this plant.

What to do if your dog ate scottish heath

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

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

Is scottish heath toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is scottish heath toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists scottish heath 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. Daboecia × scotica is not listed in the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. As a hybrid within the Ericaceae family, which includes grayanotoxin-containing genera, it is classified here as mildly-toxic as a precautionary measure. Contact a vet promptly if a pet ingests any part of this plant.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats scottish heath?

Daboecia × scotica is not listed in the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. As a hybrid within the Ericaceae family, which includes grayanotoxin-containing genera, it is classified here as mildly-toxic as a precautionary measure. Contact a vet promptly if a pet ingests any part of this plant. 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 scottish heath.

What should I do if my dog ate scottish heath?

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 scottish heath toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Scottish Heath is mildly toxic to cats as well. See the full scottish heath pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to scottish heath?

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 scottish heath pet-safety