Is Spider Iris toxic to dogs?

Yes — spider iris is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Ferraria crispa is a member of Iridaceae. The ASPCA lists Iris (family Iridaceae) as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses; the toxic principles include irisin, irisine, and other terpenoids concentrated in the rhizome/corm. Clinical signs include salivation, vomiting, drooling, lethargy, and diarrhoea. Ferraria corms should be kept away from pets.

Ferraria crispa is a member of Iridaceae. The ASPCA lists Iris (family Iridaceae) as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses; the toxic principles include irisin, irisine, and other terpenoids concentrated in the rhizome/corm. Clinical signs include salivation, vomiting, drooling, lethargy, and diarrhoea. Ferraria corms should be kept away from pets. 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 spider iris.

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: Spider Iris is toxic to cats as well. See the full spider iris 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.