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Is Shining Temple Bells toxic to dogs?

Smithiantha fulgida

Mildly toxic to dogs

Mildly. The ASPCA lists shining temple bells 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. Smithiantha fulgida (a cultivated synonym of S. cinnabarina per Kew) is not individually listed in the ASPCA database. The Gesneriaceae family has no widely reported toxic principle, and relatives including Nematanthus spp. are confirmed ASPCA non-toxic. However, with no individual entry confirmed, keep away from pets and children as a precaution.

What to do if your dog ate shining temple bells

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

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

Is shining temple bells toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is shining temple bells toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists shining temple bells 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. Smithiantha fulgida (a cultivated synonym of S. cinnabarina per Kew) is not individually listed in the ASPCA database. The Gesneriaceae family has no widely reported toxic principle, and relatives including Nematanthus spp. are confirmed ASPCA non-toxic. However, with no individual entry confirmed, keep away from pets and children as a precaution.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats shining temple bells?

Smithiantha fulgida (a cultivated synonym of S. cinnabarina per Kew) is not individually listed in the ASPCA database. The Gesneriaceae family has no widely reported toxic principle, and relatives including Nematanthus spp. are confirmed ASPCA non-toxic. However, with no individual entry confirmed, keep away from pets and children as a precaution. 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 shining temple bells.

What should I do if my dog ate shining temple bells?

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 shining temple bells toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Shining Temple Bells is mildly toxic to cats as well. See the full shining temple bells pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to shining temple bells?

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 shining temple bells pet-safety