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Is Superba Pubescent Lilac toxic to dogs?

Syringa pubescens subsp. patula 'Miss Kim'

Mildly toxic to dogs

Mildly. The ASPCA lists superba pubescent lilac 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. Syringa species are not individually listed by the ASPCA as toxic or non-toxic to pets. Out of caution, ingestion of leaves or bark may cause mild gastrointestinal upset in dogs and cats; keep pets from chewing the shrub.

What to do if your dog ate superba pubescent lilac

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

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

Is superba pubescent lilac toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is superba pubescent lilac toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists superba pubescent lilac 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. Syringa species are not individually listed by the ASPCA as toxic or non-toxic to pets. Out of caution, ingestion of leaves or bark may cause mild gastrointestinal upset in dogs and cats; keep pets from chewing the shrub.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats superba pubescent lilac?

Syringa species are not individually listed by the ASPCA as toxic or non-toxic to pets. Out of caution, ingestion of leaves or bark may cause mild gastrointestinal upset in dogs and cats; keep pets from chewing the shrub. 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 superba pubescent lilac.

What should I do if my dog ate superba pubescent lilac?

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 superba pubescent lilac toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Superba Pubescent Lilac is mildly toxic to cats as well. See the full superba pubescent lilac pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to superba pubescent lilac?

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 superba pubescent lilac pet-safety