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Is String of dolphins toxic to dogs?

Senecio peregrinus

Mildly toxic to dogs

Mildly. The ASPCA lists string of dolphins 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. ASPCA lists Senecio species as mildly toxic to cats, dogs, and horses. Ingestion causes vomiting and GI upset.

What to do if your dog ate string of dolphins

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

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

Is string of dolphins toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is string of dolphins toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists string of dolphins 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. ASPCA lists Senecio species as mildly toxic to cats, dogs, and horses. Ingestion causes vomiting and GI upset.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats string of dolphins?

ASPCA lists Senecio species as mildly toxic to cats, dogs, and horses. Ingestion causes vomiting and GI upset. 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 string of dolphins.

What should I do if my dog ate string of dolphins?

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 string of dolphins toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: String of dolphins is mildly toxic to cats as well. See the full string of dolphins pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to string of dolphins?

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 string of dolphins pet-safety