Is Small-Flowered Rock Rose toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists small-flowered rock rose 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. Cistus parviflorus is not listed on the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants database and no specific toxic compound has been confirmed for this species in veterinary literature. In the absence of explicit non-toxic confirmation, a precautionary mildly-toxic classification is applied; monitor pets that have grazed on the plant and consult a vet if symptoms occur.

Cistus parviflorus is not listed on the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants database and no specific toxic compound has been confirmed for this species in veterinary literature. In the absence of explicit non-toxic confirmation, a precautionary mildly-toxic classification is applied; monitor pets that have grazed on the plant and consult a vet if symptoms occur. 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 small-flowered rock rose.

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.

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Small-Flowered Rock Rose is mildly toxic to cats as well. See the full small-flowered rock rose pet-safety guide for both species.

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.