Is Spiraea prunifolia toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists spiraea prunifolia 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. Spiraea prunifolia is not individually listed by the ASPCA, so treat its status as uncertain and verify with a vet before assuming safety. There are no reports of serious poisoning, but as with most ornamentals, chewing the foliage may cause mild stomach upset; discourage pets from grazing on it.

Spiraea prunifolia is not individually listed by the ASPCA, so treat its status as uncertain and verify with a vet before assuming safety. There are no reports of serious poisoning, but as with most ornamentals, chewing the foliage may cause mild stomach upset; discourage pets from grazing on it. 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 spiraea prunifolia.

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: Spiraea prunifolia is mildly toxic to cats as well. See the full spiraea prunifolia 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.