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Is Sweet Clockvine toxic to dogs?

Thunbergia fragrans

Mildly toxic to dogs

Mildly. The ASPCA lists sweet clockvine 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. Thunbergia fragrans is not individually listed by the ASPCA. The genus (Acanthaceae) has no confirmed high-toxicity principle, but there is insufficient ASPCA data to classify it as definitively pet-safe. Treat with caution and prevent pets from chewing the foliage.

What to do if your dog ate sweet clockvine

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

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

Is sweet clockvine toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is sweet clockvine toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists sweet clockvine 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. Thunbergia fragrans is not individually listed by the ASPCA. The genus (Acanthaceae) has no confirmed high-toxicity principle, but there is insufficient ASPCA data to classify it as definitively pet-safe. Treat with caution and prevent pets from chewing the foliage.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats sweet clockvine?

Thunbergia fragrans is not individually listed by the ASPCA. The genus (Acanthaceae) has no confirmed high-toxicity principle, but there is insufficient ASPCA data to classify it as definitively pet-safe. Treat with caution and prevent pets from chewing the foliage. 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 sweet clockvine.

What should I do if my dog ate sweet clockvine?

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 sweet clockvine toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Sweet Clockvine is mildly toxic to cats as well. See the full sweet clockvine pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to sweet clockvine?

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 sweet clockvine pet-safety