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Is Sea Bindweed toxic to dogs?

Calystegia soldanella

Mildly toxic to dogs

Mildly. The ASPCA lists sea bindweed 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. Calystegia soldanella is not specifically listed on the ASPCA toxic plant database. However, related bindweed species (Convolvulaceae) contain tropane alkaloids (pseudotropine) with atropine-like activity that can cause gastrointestinal upset and CNS effects in pets. As a precaution this plant is classed as mildly toxic — keep pets away from it and contact a vet if ingestion occurs.

What to do if your dog ate sea bindweed

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

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

Is sea bindweed toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is sea bindweed toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists sea bindweed 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. Calystegia soldanella is not specifically listed on the ASPCA toxic plant database. However, related bindweed species (Convolvulaceae) contain tropane alkaloids (pseudotropine) with atropine-like activity that can cause gastrointestinal upset and CNS effects in pets. As a precaution this plant is classed as mildly toxic — keep pets away from it and contact a vet if ingestion occurs.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats sea bindweed?

Calystegia soldanella is not specifically listed on the ASPCA toxic plant database. However, related bindweed species (Convolvulaceae) contain tropane alkaloids (pseudotropine) with atropine-like activity that can cause gastrointestinal upset and CNS effects in pets. As a precaution this plant is classed as mildly toxic — keep pets away from it and contact a vet if ingestion occurs. 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 sea bindweed.

What should I do if my dog ate sea bindweed?

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 sea bindweed toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Sea Bindweed is mildly toxic to cats as well. See the full sea bindweed pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to sea bindweed?

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 sea bindweed pet-safety