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Is Stoneham Gold Western Red Cedar toxic to dogs?

Thuja plicata 'Stoneham Gold'

Mildly toxic to dogs

Mildly. The ASPCA lists stoneham gold western red cedar 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. Thuja plicata is not on the ASPCA's toxic plant lists but contains thujaplicin and plicatic acid, natural oils that can cause gastrointestinal upset, skin irritation, and respiratory discomfort if ingested or inhaled in quantity by cats or dogs. Classify as mildly toxic; contact your vet if ingestion occurs.

What to do if your dog ate stoneham gold western red cedar

  1. Remove any plant material from your dog's mouth and move stoneham gold western red cedar 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 stoneham gold western red cedar to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is stoneham gold western red cedar toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is stoneham gold western red cedar toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists stoneham gold western red cedar 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. Thuja plicata is not on the ASPCA's toxic plant lists but contains thujaplicin and plicatic acid, natural oils that can cause gastrointestinal upset, skin irritation, and respiratory discomfort if ingested or inhaled in quantity by cats or dogs. Classify as mildly toxic; contact your vet if ingestion occurs.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats stoneham gold western red cedar?

Thuja plicata is not on the ASPCA's toxic plant lists but contains thujaplicin and plicatic acid, natural oils that can cause gastrointestinal upset, skin irritation, and respiratory discomfort if ingested or inhaled in quantity by cats or dogs. Classify as mildly toxic; contact your vet if 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 stoneham gold western red cedar.

What should I do if my dog ate stoneham gold western red cedar?

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 stoneham gold western red cedar toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Stoneham Gold Western Red Cedar is mildly toxic to cats as well. See the full stoneham gold western red cedar pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to stoneham gold western red cedar?

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.

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