Pet safety
Is Short-winged Wax Plant toxic to dogs?
Hoya brevialata
No — short-winged wax plant is listed by the ASPCA as non-toxic to dogs. It is a sensible choice for a home with a dog; a curious nibble will not poison them, though no plant is meant to be eaten. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. The ASPCA lists the Hoya genus as non-toxic to dogs, cats, and horses; no harmful toxic principles are identified. Ingestion of plant material may still cause mild gastrointestinal upset in sensitive pets.
Is short-winged wax plant toxic to dogs? — FAQ
Is short-winged wax plant toxic to dogs?
No — short-winged wax plant is listed by the ASPCA as non-toxic to dogs. It is a sensible choice for a home with a dog; a curious nibble will not poison them, though no plant is meant to be eaten. The ASPCA lists the Hoya genus as non-toxic to dogs, cats, and horses; no harmful toxic principles are identified. Ingestion of plant material may still cause mild gastrointestinal upset in sensitive pets.
Is short-winged wax plant safe for dogs?
Yes — the ASPCA lists short-winged wax plant as non-toxic to dogs and dogs. A dog that chews a large amount of any foliage can still get a mild, brief stomach upset, so discourage grazing, but it will not be poisoned.
Is short-winged wax plant toxic to cats too?
The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Short-winged Wax Plant is non-toxic to cats as well. See the full short-winged wax plant pet-safety guide for both species.
What other plants are safe for dogs?
Reliable ASPCA non-toxic picks for a dog home include spider plant, calathea, parlor palm, peperomia, and most true ferns. Browse the best dogs-safe plants list to check more before you buy.
Full short-winged wax plant pet-safety
- Is short-winged wax plant toxic to cats and dogs? — the full guide for both pets
- Is short-winged wax plant toxic to cats?
- Best dogs-safe plants — the full ASPCA non-toxic list
- Complete short-winged wax plant care guide