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Is Sweet White Trillium toxic to dogs?

Trillium simile

Mildly toxic to dogs

Mildly. The ASPCA lists sweet white trillium 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. As with other Trillium species, T. simile contains steroidal saponins which are GI irritants. Consumption by cats or dogs may cause vomiting, drooling, and diarrhea. Contact a vet if ingestion is suspected. Not listed individually on the ASPCA Toxic Plant database.

What to do if your dog ate sweet white trillium

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

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

Is sweet white trillium toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is sweet white trillium toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists sweet white trillium 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. As with other Trillium species, T. simile contains steroidal saponins which are GI irritants. Consumption by cats or dogs may cause vomiting, drooling, and diarrhea. Contact a vet if ingestion is suspected. Not listed individually on the ASPCA Toxic Plant database.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats sweet white trillium?

As with other Trillium species, T. simile contains steroidal saponins which are GI irritants. Consumption by cats or dogs may cause vomiting, drooling, and diarrhea. Contact a vet if ingestion is suspected. Not listed individually on the ASPCA Toxic Plant database. 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 white trillium.

What should I do if my dog ate sweet white trillium?

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 white trillium toxic to cats too?

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

What is a dog-safe alternative to sweet white trillium?

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 white trillium pet-safety