Pet safety
Is Southern Japanese Hemlock toxic to dogs?
Tsuga sieboldii
No — southern japanese hemlock 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. Tsuga sieboldii is not listed as toxic by the ASPCA. No documented toxic principles to dogs, cats, or horses. Unrelated to the poisonous herb Conium maculatum (poison hemlock).
Is southern japanese hemlock toxic to dogs? — FAQ
Is southern japanese hemlock toxic to dogs?
No — southern japanese hemlock 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. Tsuga sieboldii is not listed as toxic by the ASPCA. No documented toxic principles to dogs, cats, or horses. Unrelated to the poisonous herb Conium maculatum (poison hemlock).
Is southern japanese hemlock safe for dogs?
Yes — the ASPCA lists southern japanese hemlock 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 southern japanese hemlock toxic to cats too?
The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Southern Japanese Hemlock is non-toxic to cats as well. See the full southern japanese hemlock 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 southern japanese hemlock pet-safety
- Is southern japanese hemlock toxic to cats and dogs? — the full guide for both pets
- Is southern japanese hemlock toxic to cats?
- Best dogs-safe plants — the full ASPCA non-toxic list
- Complete southern japanese hemlock care guide