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Is Silver Tibouchina toxic to dogs?

Tibouchina heteromalla

Mildly toxic to dogs

Mildly. The ASPCA lists silver tibouchina 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. Tibouchina heteromalla is not listed as toxic by the ASPCA, and the California Poison Control System includes Tibouchina spp. on its non-toxic plant list for humans, dogs, and cats. A mildly-toxic rating is used here due to the absence of a direct ASPCA species-level non-toxic listing. No toxic principle has been identified in the genus. Prevent pets from chewing the foliage as standard precaution.

What to do if your dog ate silver tibouchina

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

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

Is silver tibouchina toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is silver tibouchina toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists silver tibouchina 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. Tibouchina heteromalla is not listed as toxic by the ASPCA, and the California Poison Control System includes Tibouchina spp. on its non-toxic plant list for humans, dogs, and cats. A mildly-toxic rating is used here due to the absence of a direct ASPCA species-level non-toxic listing. No toxic principle has been identified in the genus. Prevent pets from chewing the foliage as standard precaution.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats silver tibouchina?

Tibouchina heteromalla is not listed as toxic by the ASPCA, and the California Poison Control System includes Tibouchina spp. on its non-toxic plant list for humans, dogs, and cats. A mildly-toxic rating is used here due to the absence of a direct ASPCA species-level non-toxic listing. No toxic principle has been identified in the genus. Prevent pets from chewing the foliage as standard 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 silver tibouchina.

What should I do if my dog ate silver tibouchina?

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 silver tibouchina toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Silver Tibouchina is mildly toxic to cats as well. See the full silver tibouchina pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to silver tibouchina?

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 silver tibouchina pet-safety