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Is Spanish Bluebell toxic to dogs?

Hyacinthoides hispanica

Toxic to dogs

Yes — spanish bluebell is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. Like the English bluebell, Hyacinthoides hispanica contains scillarens — bufadienolide cardiac glycosides found in all parts of the plant including the bulb. Ingestion by cats and dogs causes vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea; the VPIS (Veterinary Poisons Information Service, UK) lists bluebells as a confirmed cause of companion-animal poisoning. Seek veterinary advice promptly if ingestion is suspected.

What to do if your dog ate spanish bluebell

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

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

Is spanish bluebell toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is spanish bluebell toxic to dogs?

Yes — spanish bluebell is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Like the English bluebell, Hyacinthoides hispanica contains scillarens — bufadienolide cardiac glycosides found in all parts of the plant including the bulb. Ingestion by cats and dogs causes vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea; the VPIS (Veterinary Poisons Information Service, UK) lists bluebells as a confirmed cause of companion-animal poisoning. Seek veterinary advice promptly if ingestion is suspected.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats spanish bluebell?

Like the English bluebell, Hyacinthoides hispanica contains scillarens — bufadienolide cardiac glycosides found in all parts of the plant including the bulb. Ingestion by cats and dogs causes vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea; the VPIS (Veterinary Poisons Information Service, UK) lists bluebells as a confirmed cause of companion-animal poisoning. Seek veterinary advice promptly if ingestion is suspected. 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 spanish bluebell.

What should I do if my dog ate spanish bluebell?

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 spanish bluebell toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Spanish Bluebell is toxic to cats as well. See the full spanish bluebell pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to spanish bluebell?

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 spanish bluebell pet-safety