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Is Short-Horned Sundew toxic to dogs?

Drosera brevicornis

Mildly toxic to dogs

Mildly. The ASPCA lists short-horned sundew 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. Drosera species are not individually listed in the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database; they contain plumbagin (a 1,4-naphthoquinone) which can cause gastrointestinal irritation. Classify as mildly-toxic for cats and dogs until an authoritative non-toxic listing is confirmed — consult a vet if ingestion occurs.

What to do if your dog ate short-horned sundew

  1. Remove any plant material from your dog's mouth and move short-horned sundew 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 short-horned sundew to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is short-horned sundew toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is short-horned sundew toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists short-horned sundew 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. Drosera species are not individually listed in the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database; they contain plumbagin (a 1,4-naphthoquinone) which can cause gastrointestinal irritation. Classify as mildly-toxic for cats and dogs until an authoritative non-toxic listing is confirmed — consult a vet if ingestion occurs.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats short-horned sundew?

Drosera species are not individually listed in the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database; they contain plumbagin (a 1,4-naphthoquinone) which can cause gastrointestinal irritation. Classify as mildly-toxic for cats and dogs until an authoritative non-toxic listing is confirmed — consult 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 short-horned sundew.

What should I do if my dog ate short-horned sundew?

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 short-horned sundew toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Short-Horned Sundew is mildly toxic to cats as well. See the full short-horned sundew pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to short-horned sundew?

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 short-horned sundew pet-safety