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Is Starry Rosinweed toxic to dogs?

Silphium asteriscus

Mildly toxic to dogs

Mildly. The ASPCA lists starry rosinweed 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. Silphium asteriscus is not individually listed in the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. The genus contains resinous compounds (silphiodiene sesquiterpenes) whose pet safety is unconfirmed; classified as mildly-toxic out of caution — keep pets away and consult a vet if ingestion is suspected.

What to do if your dog ate starry rosinweed

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

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

Is starry rosinweed toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is starry rosinweed toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists starry rosinweed 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. Silphium asteriscus is not individually listed in the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. The genus contains resinous compounds (silphiodiene sesquiterpenes) whose pet safety is unconfirmed; classified as mildly-toxic out of caution — keep pets away and consult a vet if ingestion is suspected.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats starry rosinweed?

Silphium asteriscus is not individually listed in the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. The genus contains resinous compounds (silphiodiene sesquiterpenes) whose pet safety is unconfirmed; classified as mildly-toxic out of caution — keep pets away and consult a vet 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 starry rosinweed.

What should I do if my dog ate starry rosinweed?

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 starry rosinweed toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Starry Rosinweed is mildly toxic to cats as well. See the full starry rosinweed pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to starry rosinweed?

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 starry rosinweed pet-safety