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Is Shasta daisy toxic to dogs?

Leucanthemum x superbum

Mildly toxic to dogs

Mildly. The ASPCA lists shasta daisy 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. The ASPCA lists daisies (Leucanthemum / Chrysanthemum family) as toxic to dogs and cats. Toxic principles include sesquiterpene lactones, pyrethrins, and other Asteraceae-family compounds that can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, hypersalivation, and skin irritation. Toxicity is mild to moderate; clinical signs are rarely severe.

What to do if your dog ate shasta daisy

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

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

Is shasta daisy toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is shasta daisy toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists shasta daisy 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. The ASPCA lists daisies (Leucanthemum / Chrysanthemum family) as toxic to dogs and cats. Toxic principles include sesquiterpene lactones, pyrethrins, and other Asteraceae-family compounds that can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, hypersalivation, and skin irritation. Toxicity is mild to moderate; clinical signs are rarely severe.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats shasta daisy?

The ASPCA lists daisies (Leucanthemum / Chrysanthemum family) as toxic to dogs and cats. Toxic principles include sesquiterpene lactones, pyrethrins, and other Asteraceae-family compounds that can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, hypersalivation, and skin irritation. Toxicity is mild to moderate; clinical signs are rarely severe. 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 shasta daisy.

What should I do if my dog ate shasta daisy?

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 shasta daisy toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Shasta daisy is mildly toxic to cats as well. See the full shasta daisy pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to shasta daisy?

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 shasta daisy pet-safety