Is Strobilanthes auriculata var. dyeriana toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists strobilanthes auriculata var. dyeriana 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. Strobilanthes is not individually listed on the ASPCA Toxic or Non-Toxic Plants database, so a confident pet-safe label cannot be given; no toxic principle is documented and reports suggest only mild gastrointestinal upset if leaves are chewed. Treat with caution, keep out of reach, and verify with a vet before assuming safety.

Strobilanthes is not individually listed on the ASPCA Toxic or Non-Toxic Plants database, so a confident pet-safe label cannot be given; no toxic principle is documented and reports suggest only mild gastrointestinal upset if leaves are chewed. Treat with caution, keep out of reach, and verify with a vet before assuming safety. 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 strobilanthes auriculata var. dyeriana.

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: Strobilanthes auriculata var. dyeriana is mildly toxic to cats as well. See the full strobilanthes auriculata var. dyeriana 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.