Pet safety
Is Tagetes erecta 'Taishan Orange' toxic to dogs?
Tagetes erecta 'Taishan Orange'
No — tagetes erecta 'taishan orange' is listed by the ASPCA as non-toxic to dogs. It is a sensible choice for a home with a dog; a curious nibble will not poison them, though no plant is meant to be eaten. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. Marigold (Tagetes species) is ASPCA-listed as non-toxic to cats, dogs and horses. The sap may occasionally cause mild skin irritation and eating large amounts can upset the stomach, but the plant is not considered poisonous.
Is tagetes erecta 'taishan orange' toxic to dogs? — FAQ
Is tagetes erecta 'taishan orange' toxic to dogs?
No — tagetes erecta 'taishan orange' is listed by the ASPCA as non-toxic to dogs. It is a sensible choice for a home with a dog; a curious nibble will not poison them, though no plant is meant to be eaten. Marigold (Tagetes species) is ASPCA-listed as non-toxic to cats, dogs and horses. The sap may occasionally cause mild skin irritation and eating large amounts can upset the stomach, but the plant is not considered poisonous.
Is tagetes erecta 'taishan orange' safe for dogs?
Yes — the ASPCA lists tagetes erecta 'taishan orange' as non-toxic to dogs and dogs. A dog that chews a large amount of any foliage can still get a mild, brief stomach upset, so discourage grazing, but it will not be poisoned.
Is tagetes erecta 'taishan orange' toxic to cats too?
The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Tagetes erecta 'Taishan Orange' is non-toxic to cats as well. See the full tagetes erecta 'taishan orange' pet-safety guide for both species.
What other plants are safe for dogs?
Reliable ASPCA non-toxic picks for a dog home include spider plant, calathea, parlor palm, peperomia, and most true ferns. Browse the best dogs-safe plants list to check more before you buy.
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Full tagetes erecta 'taishan orange' pet-safety
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- Is tagetes erecta 'taishan orange' toxic to cats and dogs? — the full guide for both pets
- Is tagetes erecta 'taishan orange' toxic to cats?
- Best dogs-safe plants — the full ASPCA non-toxic list
- Complete tagetes erecta 'taishan orange' care guide
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