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Is Spanish Juniper toxic to dogs?

Juniperus thurifera

Mildly toxic to dogs

Mildly. The ASPCA lists spanish juniper 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. Juniperus species are listed by ASPCA as mildly toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Ingestion of berries or foliage can cause mild vomiting, diarrhoea, and skin irritation. The essential oils in juniper foliage are irritating to mucous membranes. Seek veterinary advice if significant ingestion occurs.

What to do if your dog ate spanish juniper

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

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

Is spanish juniper toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is spanish juniper toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists spanish juniper 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. Juniperus species are listed by ASPCA as mildly toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Ingestion of berries or foliage can cause mild vomiting, diarrhoea, and skin irritation. The essential oils in juniper foliage are irritating to mucous membranes. Seek veterinary advice if significant ingestion occurs.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats spanish juniper?

Juniperus species are listed by ASPCA as mildly toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Ingestion of berries or foliage can cause mild vomiting, diarrhoea, and skin irritation. The essential oils in juniper foliage are irritating to mucous membranes. Seek veterinary advice if significant ingestion occurs. 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 juniper.

What should I do if my dog ate spanish juniper?

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 juniper toxic to cats too?

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

What is a dog-safe alternative to spanish juniper?

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 juniper pet-safety